Woman arrested after three found dead in far south suburban home

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the killings of three people found dead early Monday morning in far south suburban Crete Township.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office reported that the woman was seen fleeing the home in the 3400 block of Norway Trail at about 2 a.m. She later was apprehended in Indiana and charges are pending, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities said deputies responded to a call for a welfare check at the home at about 2 a.m. Monday. Upon arriving at the home, deputies discovered the bodies of two men and one woman, the sheriff’s office said.

The victims, a 32-year-old man and his parents, a 55-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, have been identified as residents of the home, although their names have not yet been released.

The identity of the suspect also has not been released.

The sheriff’s office has described the killings as “domestic in nature” and said there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

No details have been released about the manner of the deaths. Autopsies are being conducted by the Will County Coroner’s Office.

Neighbors of the slain family expressed shock and sadness Monday.

“They’re a very, very nice family,” said a neighbor, who declined to give her name. “She always welcomed y’all all the time, and the dad was very nice. My heart goes out to that family, especially the oldest son and his kids. They were just with their grandbabies and their dog outside, literally, just with them outside.”

The neighbor called the homeowners “a very good couple” and said they enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren.

“They both were friendly and sweet. Very nice family. You could tell they were tight-knit, and they helped the community,” she said. “We’re all family on this block. We all kind of look out because people walk out here at nighttime, so … for that to happen right there, close to home … It’s just so sad.”

“You don’t really hear of anything like this here,” added Donna Russo, a Crete resident from a neighboring subdivision. “Some Will County cops live nearby. A fireman lives next door to them.”

The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff’s office said it will share more information as it becomes available.