Gina Heslop
In the small town of Wolcottville, Indiana, a terrible tragedy took place that has left the entire community in shock and grief.
Police officers responded to a request for a welfare check at a home located on South Main Street. What they discovered was heartbreaking: the bodies of 32-year-old Rebecca Hughes and her three young daughters, Evelyn Newell, 8, Allison Newell, 6, and Amelia Newell, 5.
The police were first called to the home around 11:20 a.m. When they arrived, they found the mother and the three children dead. After this devastating discovery, the Indiana State Police were contacted to further investigate the situation.
AWhile the exact cause of their deaths has not yet been determined, authorities have indicated that there is no danger to the public. This suggests that the tragic event may have been a murder-suicide, although the investigation is still ongoing.
Jonathan Newell, the father of the three girls, was devastated by the loss of his daughters. In his grief, he set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the funeral costs.
On this page, he expressed his deep gratitude to everyone who donated and supported him during this unimaginable time. He shared that his “three beautiful angels” had been laid to rest, and he thanked the community for their kindness and generosity.
The loss of such young, innocent lives has had a profound impact not just on the family but on the entire town of Wolcottville. Friends, neighbors, and even strangers have come together to support Jonathan Newell as he faces the heartbreaking reality of losing his children and their mother.
Though details of the tragedy remain unclear, the overwhelming sorrow felt by the community is evident. People continue to rally around the grieving father, offering both emotional and financial support to help him through this incredibly difficult time.
