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Coroner Determines Cause in LeRoy Family Deaths

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: May 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM CST

Story Updated: May 6, 2009 at 9:50 PM CST

The Putnam County coroner has identified the causes of death of two LeRoy, Illinois boys apparently killed by their father.

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Seven year old Jack Lichtenberg died as a result of a stab wound to the back...
But, death investigator Robert Cofoid says the boy also had high levels of Xanex –an anti–depressant—in his blood.
Nine year old Duncan Leichtenberg died as a result of Quetapine and Xanex intoxication.
Quetapine is an anti–psychotic drug.
The boy's farther, Jack Connolly, killed himself by hanging..

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Friday, May 8 at 5:13 AM PARENT wrote ...

It is a shame that the media can't understand that the mother is human with feelings. My heart goes out to the family and the mother!!!! May God be with you along the way! Hints the reason the justice system needs to listen to the people in need and hear their cry when necessary!!!

Thursday, May 7 at 3:49 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I thought earlier they reported that the mom did not want to know how her kids were killed. Why can't the media respect her wishes. Like others said, we don't need to know this, it is horrible. Why don't we start reporting on some happy stories? geesh!

Thursday, May 7 at 3:36 PM agree with concerned wrote ...

why is it that the media feels we need to know about every detail in a story, wherein knowing the details, serves no positive purpose, and in this case, only provides more hurt and destruction?

Thursday, May 7 at 2:43 PM Concerned wrote ...

I'm curious as to what benefit we receive from knowing how these young boys were killed? Their schoolmates surely don't need to know this...the trauma for the young boys death was enough...now this?

Thursday, May 7 at 1:02 PM sad wrote ...

just to read this makes me cry and I can't begin to imagine how she feels by knowing how her boys died. This is horrible and never should have happened.

Thursday, May 7 at 12:50 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My heart goes out to the boys mom. Its very heart wrenching. I have followed the story from day one and words cant explain how sorry I am you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thursday, May 7 at 11:19 AM Dog wrote ...

Amy, my heart goes out to you and I pray for you every day. I can't imagine going through this or why he did this! I am so very sorry.

Thursday, May 7 at 10:46 AM EDD wrote ...

My question would be where did there Dad get his hands on these drugs, you need a prescription to get them. He must have been see a Dr for a mental health problem. My heart goes out to their Mother and she is in my prayers

Thursday, May 7 at 2:40 AM Pat wrote ...

The pain of loosing our parents is near unbearable how does one loose a child?I guess to me everyone knowing wouldn't enter in because my own pain would over shadow all else.Why does our SOCIETY today, NOT SEE depression or pain of another before something like this happens? And what part of us just turns a head or only sees as the police see the putting of someone in jail without seeing that this is a sickness not to be answered with a ticket or a fine,but help. NO ONE HEARS THE CRY.. WHY???

Wednesday, May 6 at 11:42 PM Jen wrote ...

I can only imagine the pain this mommy is feeling with it now plastered everywhere how her babies died. My heart really goes out to her.

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