WEST BROOKFIELD, MA — Police are asking for the public’s help in the investigation into the homicides of a mother and her three children inside their home at 10 Old Warren Road.
The bodies of Sara Bermudez, 38, Madison Bermudez, 8, James Bermudez, 6, and Michael Bermudez, 2, were found after police were called to the home at 3:30 p.m., Thursday. According to local media, the victims were stabbed and burned.
Investigators are asking anyone who has seen a discarded plastic yellow fuel can to call the State Police Dispatch Center at 508-867-1170. Yellow is the color of cans used to store diesel fuel. Police have determined that a yellow fuel can appears to be missing from the home.
WCVB-TV in Boston reported authorities were following several leads, including possible gang connections.
Investigators are also asking for anyone in the West Brookfield area with active home or business surveillance cameras or dashboard-mounted cameras to call the State Police Dispatch Center.
