Mom, 2 Kids ID'd In Fremont Slayings; Fundraiser For Funeral Underway

FREMONT, CA — A mother and her two small children who died as a result of murder-suicide in Fremont On June 5 have been identified by the Fremont Police Department, which also confirmed that family members are raising money for funeral expenses through an online fundraiser.

• Evelin Lemus Garcia, 28-years-old, called Lily by her family
• Estefany Florian Lemus, 4-years-old
• Emiliano Florian Lemus, 1-year-old

The children were killed by their mother who then took her own life, according to Fremont Police. Their bodies were discovered by police officers and firefighters at an apartment in the 40000 block of Inglewood Common.

A GoFundMe appeal was set up by Carlos Sarceno Perez, who shared a photo of the mother and children.

"We are suffering a horrible time, from our family members. We are not born here, we are from Guatemala and we ask for your help," Sarceno Perez wrote. "We are facing a hard time financially and all of this will go to their funeral arrangements. Thank you for understanding."

He also wrote that the family is confused and sad about the deaths.

Contributors to the fund have reached out with comforting words to the surviving family members.

By late afternoon on Thursday, the GoFundMe appeal had raised $22,658 toward a $50,000 goal.

SEE ALSO:

• Fremont Mom Killed 2 Young Kids Before Taking Own Life: Police
• 3 Bodies Found Inside Fremont Home

Patch readers published several comments in response to an earlier story in which police confirmed that a mother and two young children died. Many expressed sadness for the surviving family members, several directed anger toward the mother for killing her children, and a few called for better mental health care.

The Fremont Police Department released a statement about the deaths a day after the bodies were found.

"Our department offers our sincerest condolences for the family and friends impacted by this tragedy. Loss of life is always difficult, especially when the loss involves children. The family is in need of ongoing support and I thank our community for coming together during this difficult time," said Chief Sean Washington. "This was one of the most difficult calls for service that Fremont has experienced in recent years and many of our officers and firefighters are experiencing their own sense of loss and sorrow. As an organization, we will continue to thoroughly investigate this delicate case, while offering support and providing compassionate service."

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling 988. Its website also offers numerous services, including a live chat.