This is a deeply painful and disturbing tragedy. The loss of Jennifer Brender and her two children under such heartbreaking circumstances is not only a personal catastrophe for the family but also a traumatic event for the entire Chicago community.

This is a deeply painful and disturbing tragedy. The loss of Jennifer Brender and her two children under such heartbreaking circumstances is not only a personal catastrophe for the family but also a traumatic event for the entire Chicago community. That it may have stemmed from a domestic dispute makes it even more difficult to process, highlighting the often hidden dangers many face in their own homes.