MO - Triple Homicide, 10 year old child murdered, St. Louis, 24 August 2019

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Police investigators tell us that all three victims in this latest case, the ten-year-old and two adults, suffered multiple puncture wounds. It all unfolded Saturday afternoon at the Edge Lofts on the 700 block of North 21st in the Downtown West neighborhood. Police tell us all three victims were found inside an apartment at the building and they were all pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say in addition to the ten-year-old girl, the other two found dead was a 46-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman.

Preliminary information released Saturday by police indicated that two of the victims were shot and one was stabbed. Police have not released specifics about which victim suffered which injuries. They received a call for help at the building about 2:45 PM Saturday afternoon. We’re told when officers arrived they found all three bodies inside a unit.

At this point the circumstances surrounding the murders are unclear. Authorities have not revealed if the victims are related nor have any names been released. No suspects are in custody.

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10-year-old girl among St. Louis victims shot and stabbed to death

 

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10-year-old Nyla Banks, 45-year-old Antoinette Banks

10-year-old girl, 2 adults found dead in Downtown West apartment identified

Police have identified the victims as 10-year-old Nyla Banks, 45-year-old Antoinette Banks and 46-year-old Gene Watson III.

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