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Arizona Children Find Parents Deceased in Tragic Murder-Suicide
20 Jan
Summary
- Parents found deceased in their Phoenix home by their children.
- Incident believed to be a murder-suicide, with the wife shooting husband.
- The couple was married for 16 years and leaves behind two young children.

A devastating incident unfolded in Phoenix, Arizona, where two young children found their parents deceased in their home on Sunday. The couple, identified as 42-year-old Celestina and Sam Ertebati, were discovered in their bedroom. Preliminary information indicates that Celestina Ertebati fatally shot her husband, Sam, before turning the weapon on herself.
The children, whose ages were not disclosed, were reportedly concerned when their parents did not wake up. They contacted a family member who subsequently found the couple unresponsive, with a firearm nearby. No other individuals were harmed during this incident.
Friends and family have shared tributes to Sam Ertebati, remembering him for his kindness, generosity, and positive impact on those around him. The loss has left his loved ones grappling with immense pain and unanswered questions.




