Patrick King, 27, allegedly killed his girlfriend Felisha Ann Matthews, 31, and their two daughters, Mileena Matthews, 12, and Ava King, 4, in a murder-suicide at their home in Plainville, Connecticut on March 27, 2026. King admitted to the killings in a phone call to his sister before a police standoff ended with King shooting himself and later dying in hospital. The family had recently moved into the neighborhood and had been together for seven years. The motive remains unknown and the case is under investigation.
Country: United States
State/Province: Connecticut, United States
City/Region: Plainville
Incident Type: Murder-Suicide
Relationship Status: Live-in relationship
Relationship Duration: 7 years
Incident Date: March 27, 2026
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7 years
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2026-03-27
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Original language: English
Man kills girlfriend and young daughters in murder-suicide
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence murder-suicide where a long-term live-in partner killed his girlfriend and their children before taking his own life. The relationship showed signs of normalcy publicly but ended in fatal violence. The presence of a legally owned firearm and a standoff with police indicate escalation. The motive remains unknown, but the pattern fits domestic violence homicide followed by offender suicide.
Police responded to a 911 call from the suspect's sister reporting the shooting and suicide threat. A two-hour standoff ensued with SWAT involvement and use of drones and pepper gas. The suspect shot himself and later died in hospital. No prior police calls or known motive reported. Investigation ongoing.
No confusion reported; suspect admitted to killings in phone call. Motive remains unknown.
Patrick King called his sister admitting to killing Felisha Matthews and their daughter. Police arrived and negotiated for two hours without cooperation. After deploying drones and pepper gas, King shot himself. The bodies of Felisha and two daughters were found inside the home. King died later in hospital. The family had moved into the home recently and had a 7-year relationship.
High risk due to firearm access, escalation to lethal violence, and refusal to cooperate with police during standoff.
Long-term relationships can conceal lethal domestic violence risks. Firearm access and refusal to cooperate with authorities are critical red flags. Early intervention and community awareness are vital. Support resources for affected community members are important post-incident.
No prior police calls or reported domestic violence; the suspect's admission to killing was the earliest clear signal.
The 911 call from the suspect's sister and the suspect's phone admission helped connect the case.
Phone call confession, police standoff details, and recovered bodies were strongest evidence.
Not reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial investigation and suspect death.
Motive for the murder-suicide remains unclear.