‘$2 million home’: Million-dollar San Francisco deaths already have investigators bracing for the worst

Four people were found dead in a San Francisco home valued at over a million dollars this week, and the police are already investigating the incident as “suspicious” deaths, which is exactly the kind of vague term you hate to hear in a tragic situation like this. It’s awful news, and the tragedy unfolded on Wednesday at around 1:23 PM

When police officers conducted a simple welfare check on the 900 block of Monterey Boulevard. This specific location is a part of an affluent neighborhood, which makes the entire story feel even more shocking, this area rarely sees any activity this close to a serious incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).

The reality is that this grim discovery quickly turned into a major investigation. All four victims were pronounced dead right there at the scene. While officials are staying quiet and treating the case officially as a suspicious death investigation, the initial details we’re hearing already point to a truly devastating scenario. We know the victims are believed to be family members who lived in the Spanish-style house. Two sources, who spoke to KTVU-TV, mentioned that investigators are looking at the incident as a possible murder-suicide.

Things may have been bad behind closed doors

The SFPD’s Homicide Unit has taken the lead on the investigation, but as of Thursday morning, police haven’t officially classified the case yet. They’re still combing through the evidence, both inside the home at 930 Monterey Blvd. and in the surrounding neighborhood. It’s clear that the police are taking this seriously and that this isn’t a simple, clear-cut incident.

We still don’t know the names or the ages of the people who died, as the officials have not released that information. However, the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting a parallel investigation, which should eventually give us an idea of the cause and manner of death.

If you’re wondering about the location, this home itself speaks to the affluence of the neighborhood. Online records show the house, which is 1,755 square feet with three bedrooms and a single bathroom, sold back in 2014 for a cool $1.35 million. This makes the rarity of such a terrible event even more impactful for the community.

Officer Robert Rueca, an SFPD spokesperson, emphasized this to a local outlet, saying, “This is a very rare occurrence in this neighborhood. This area rarely sees any type of activity close to this.” When a tragedy hits an area where residents feel safe, it’s a terrifying wake-up call, and it feels like night and day compared to the kind of local news they’re used to.

Neighbors were also, understandably, completely caught off guard. The family had two girls, with one being around 12 or 13 years old. Neighbors said that the family had only moved into the affluent community a year ago and were known for regularly decorating their home for the holidays. They weren’t the kind of people who caused a fuss.

Belinda, a neighbor who’s lived next door for three years, reflected this when she said, “We didn’t hear anything or notice something unusual. They were a quiet family.” It’s awful to think that a family described as “quiet” and normal is now at the center of a major police investigation.