SAN MATEO, Calif. – The recent tragic events in a upscale home near the San Mateo Medical Center have left the community in shock, as the bodies of a former Meta engineer, his wife, and their 4-year-old twin boys were discovered earlier this week. Friends have identified the deceased as Anand Sujith Henry and Alice Benziger, raising questions and sadness within the neighborhood.
Authorities have confirmed that they are treating the case as a murder-suicide, though they have not released many details about the situation. The bodies were found after officers were called to the residence to perform a wellness check, with the grim discovery being made inside the home after the officers gained access through an open window.
Tragically, both Henry and Benziger were found dead from gunshot wounds, their young sons were also found deceased inside the home. Speculation regarding the cause of death for the boys has surfaced, with some sources hinting at the possibility of smothering or even a lethal dose of drugs.
Both Henry and Benziger were involved in the tech industry, with Henry holding a position as the co-founder of Logtis and previously working for both Meta and Google. Meanwhile, Benziger had recently worked at Zillow as a data science manager. The couple had moved from India to the United States around nine years ago.
The San Mateo County Coroner has taken custody of the bodies as they work to formally identify each of the victims, while an ongoing investigation into the violent events continues. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning, with many looking for answers and understanding in the wake of this devastating discovery.