Tragic Death of 9-Year-Old in Massachusetts: Mother Kills Son and Commits Suicide

Tragic Death of 9-Year-Old in Massachusetts: Mother Kills Son and Commits Suicide

November 23, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor World

Title: Tragedy Strikes in Amherst, Massachusetts

On November 23, 2024, the community of Amherst, Massachusetts, mourns a tragic loss. Riza Lux, aged 46, allegedly shot her 9-year-old son, Alex, before attempting to set their house on fire and then taking her own life. This shocking news was reported by CBS and covered by BTV.

Firefighters discovered the bodies in a bedroom on the first floor. They found a can of gasoline at the scene. According to court documents, Alex’s father had recently sought an emergency hearing for custody, scheduled for November 25.

Riza and Alex were pronounced dead at the scene. The couple finalized their divorce in 2019, and detectives continue to investigate the evidence surrounding this heart-wrenching incident.

This case has generated significant public interest, with 5,050 views and 4 comments as of the latest report.