Wolcottville, IN – A welfare check at a home in Wolcottville led to the heartbreaking discovery of a mother and her three children found dead. On Sunday, officers from the Wolcottville Police Department discovered the bodies of Rebecca Hughes, 32, and her children Evalynn Newell, 8, Allison Newell, 6, and Amelia Newell, 5, at a residence on South Main Street.
Police were responding to concerns raised by relatives when they made the tragic discovery. The Indiana State Police were called in to assist with the investigation.
Autopsies were conducted on Monday, though the cause of death remains unknown as authorities await toxicology results. No further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the deaths, leaving questions about what might have occurred inside the home. The father, Jonathan Newell, has started a fundraiser to cover funeral costs, indicating the mother may have been involved in the deaths. So far the GoFundMe has raised over $32,000 dollars since its launch.
Law enforcement has confirmed that there is no threat to the public. Detectives continue gathering evidence as they work to determine the events leading to the deaths. The investigation is ongoing, with further updates expected in the coming days.
