On February 10, 2026, Larisa Blyudaya, her son, and several family members were fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend Russell Kot in a murder-suicide spanning two locations: Larisa's home in Fort Lauderdale and a family residence in Sarasota. Kot killed six people including Larisa, her son, her parents, her brother, and a family friend before shooting himself. The motive remains unclear, and police continue to investigate.
Country: United States
State/Province: Florida, United States
City/Region: Ft. Lauderdale
Incident Type: Murder-Suicide
Relationship Status: Ex-partners
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Incident Date: Feb. 10, 2026
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2026-02-10
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Larisa Blyudaya
Domestic Violence
The incident involved a fatal escalation of domestic violence between ex-partners, with the suspect killing his former romantic partner and multiple family members before committing suicide. The pattern includes separation-related conflict, jealousy, and use of firearms, culminating in a familicide-suicide.
Investigators found multiple weapons in the suspect's vehicle and residence. The suspect sent a suicidal text to family before the shootings. Police are reviewing phone records and surveillance footage. Motive remains unclear. The suspect died by suicide at the scene. Multiple victims were family members and a housekeeper. The case is closed with the suspect deceased.
No significant confusion reported; suspect identification and sequence of events are confirmed. Motive remains undetermined. Some uncertainty about the suspect's mental health history as no documented crises were found.
Russell Kot relocated to Florida and lived with Larisa Blyudaya until their separation in late 2025. On February 10, 2026, he killed Larisa and her son Ben in Fort Lauderdale, then traveled to Sarasota where he killed four more family members and a housekeeper before shooting himself. Police recovered multiple weapons and shell casings. The suspect sent a suicidal text prior to the shootings. Investigations continue to clarify motive and timeline.
High risk due to recent separation, access to multiple weapons, and prior involvement with the family residence. The presence of suicidal ideation and escalation of violence were critical risk factors.
Separation and domestic conflict can escalate to lethal violence, especially with firearm access. Suicidal ideation and possession of multiple weapons are critical warning signs. Early intervention and monitoring of high-risk individuals post-separation may prevent such tragedies.
Recent separation, possession of multiple weapons, and suicidal text messages were key early signals.
Phone records, surveillance footage, and the suspect's movements between locations helped connect the case.
Recovered firearms, shell casings, and the suspect's vehicle contents were strongest evidence.
Family members reported suicidal texts from the suspect. Neighbors and dispatchers reported calls expressing concern for Larisa's safety. No direct eyewitness accounts of the shootings were reported.
No follow-up reports provided additional motive or new suspect information beyond initial findings.
The exact motive for the killings remains unclear despite ongoing investigation.