In Henderson, Nevada, Karl Richard Groschen, 41, was arrested after reporting a crime scene at his home. Police found the bodies of his wife and stepson. Groschen faces charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and child abuse, along with a weapon enhancement, according to an arrest report from FOX5 Vegas.
Upon arrival at the scene on Black Rock Hills Drive, Groschen greeted the police officers with his young son, holding prescription bottles, two cell phones, and a drink, and stated, "I thought they were trying to kill me." According to the arrest report obtained by 8 News Now, the bodies of Anastasiya Akutsina, 44, and stepson Sergei Scroggins, 20, were found inside the home, each succumbing to multiple gunshot wounds. Scroggins suffered five gunshot wounds, his mother, four.
Further details emerged as neighbors reported to the police that Groschen was seen yelling at Sergei Scroggins, "Get the (expletive) out of here," moments before a series of gunshots were heard. A neighbor described hearing a gunshot, and a scream, and witnessing Sergei running toward the front door before additional shots were fired, as stated in the same 8 News Now report.
Witnesses indicated there were tensions in the household before the incident, with Groschen facing job loss and depression. One witness noted the family was having a difficult time, according to 8 News Now. Following the tragic event, the child present during Groschen's arrest was taken into custody by Child Haven.
Surveillance footage obtained by officers revealed a timeline of the crimes, capturing the sound of nine gunshots. Groschen is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday after his arrest.
