[mtbopfuyn]

The brother couldn't get the door opened so immediately called the police? That makes no sense. Who, if that concerned, wouldn't break a window or bash in the door?

[hoosierham]

People in these United States have and are constantly being told DON't take action yourself call 911 and let the TRAINED professionals handle it. People are told that the average person is unable to understand how to wire a light socket or fix a faucet washer,paint a room, replace a windowpane, or properly fill out a ballot.

It actually doesn't surprise me they waited for "authorities";and in this case it might have added unneeded issues to a crime investigation.

Can we "safely" assume the murdered family had no firearms to defend their lives ?

Isn't it ironic that the authorities insist on smoke detectors and recommend fire extinguishers but are terribly hostile to families having a real "life preserver" ?