Home in Anaheim, Calif. murder-suicide was in foreclosure

[Bluebear]

ANAHEIM, Calif. – A man who shot his wife to death and critically wounded his 3-year-old son before killing himself had money troubles and the family home was in foreclosure, police said Tuesday.

Money problems — and marital troubles that may have stemmed from Wayne Zickefoose's financial situation — were being investigated as possible motives in Sunday night's shootings, Sgt. Rick Martinez said.

Foreclosure "could have been the issue," he said.

The 3-year-old boy, who hid behind a trash can in the backyard for more than 12 hours before he was rescued :cry: Monday, was in critical but stable condition Tuesday after being treated for at least three wounds to his hip, shoulder and torso, Martinez said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100616/ap_on_re_us/us_california_home_shooting

[JI7]

1. what has that to do with shooting a 3 year old boy ?

[Bluebear]

4. It's called despair in this new American age.

This modern American tale is not uncommon, as people are driven to this because they have no hope, no prospects. And often will take their children "with them".

[JI7]

6. the guy thought family members were his personal property

why ddin't he just kill himself ?

[lapfog_1]

7. It's a particular psychological phenomenon called "Family Annihilators"

Someone (almost always male) who can't deal with his life, and can't conceive of his family continuing without him, so he kills everyone before killing himself. Usually over financial matters.

Sad.

[Dreamer Tatum]

2. How I long for the days when no murders ever stemmed from money issues

:eyes:

[JonLP24]

3. I would be sympathetic if he killed himself ONLY

but there's no excuse to include family members.

[Bluebear]

5. Oh I don't know if sympathy is what's necessary....

just a hope that things finally get better, for everybody. :(

[JonLP24]

8. I do agree there

I also do hope things get much better for everyone.