Gyeongsan family of five tragedy: Five found dead in apartment
Police are investigating the Gyeongsan family of five tragedy after five family members were found dead in an apartment on Dec. 28, 2025. No signs of foul play were initially found.
A single text message expressing deep despair preceded a heartbreaking scene. On Dec. 28, 2025, police discovered five family members dead at an apartment in Gyeongsan, South Korea.
Gyeongsan family of five tragedy investigation details
The Gyeongsan Police Station reported finding the bodies at 11:15 a.m. after responding to a distress call. An acquaintance of the deceased man, who is in his 40s, alerted authorities. He'd received a message from the man conveying extreme distress about his current life situation. The deceased include the man, his wife, their son, and the man's parents.
Preliminary Findings and Next Steps
Initial inspections found no suicide notes or evidence of forced entry. According to Yonhap News, investigators don't see immediate signs of foul play. Police plan to perform autopsies to determine the exact cause of death while looking into the family's financial and social background.
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