RICHMOND, Utah — Authorities have identified the five people who died inside a Richmond home over the weekend because of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
One adult and four children were found dead Saturday afternoon inside the Cache County apartment.
Investigators are still awaiting the medical examiner’s report to determine an exact cause of death.
On Tuesday, the Cache County Sheriff's Office shared the names of those who died:
- Fermin Palafox Herrera, 43-year-old male
- Abraham Palafox, 16-year-old son of Fermin Palafox Herrera
- Emily Guadalupe Palafox, 11-year-old daughter of Fermin Palafox Herrera
- Jesus Gabriel Alejandro-Soto, 11-year-old male
- Gritshen Sadashi Alejandro-Soto, 5-year-old female
According to the sheriff's office, Jesus and Gritshen Alejandro-Soto are from Peru and lived at the home with their father, who worked with Herrera.
Another adult male from an adjoining apartment, who has not been identified, was transported by ambulance to the hospital. His condition has not been released.
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The sheriff's office said both fathers had custody of their respective children and shared the apartment.
The sheriff's office said in a statement that detectives are "establishing timelines, examining the vehicle, and processing other items obtained at the home," and that the case remains active.