Steven Lake, a 37-year old man turned on his young family, murdering the two children and their mother in what police describe a despicable act of domestic violence.
The murder in Dexter, Central Maine happened when Steven Lake went to his wife Amy Lake, a 38-year old teacher and shot her and their 3 children, 13 year old Coty and 12 year old Monica.
All three were gunned down in the homes living room before Lake shot himself dead too.
The murderer had been charged with holding his family hostage at gunpoint in Wellington in 2010 forcing the authorities to order a barring order.
Steven Lake had been ordered not to make contact with his family. Amy Lake was a teacher where her children attended school Coty was to graduate in four days before his tragic death.
