Photo: Keith Caneiro/Facebook (3)
At a Wednesday press conference, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni identified the victims whose bodies were found at the estate on Tuesday as Keith Caneiro, 50, his wife, Jennifer Caneiro, 45, their son Jesse, 8, and daughter Sophia, 11.
Keith was shot to death and found outside the $1.5 million home, according to Gramiccioni. His wife and kids were found inside the home but Gramiccioni did not say how they were killed.
Keith Caneiro, Jennifer Caneiro.Keith Caneiro/Facebook
Gramiccioni would not say if his office believes the fires were linked or whetherPaul Caneirois a suspect in the homicides, describing the possibility as “one of several avenues we are considering.”
Gramiccioni also said investigators are still trying to determine the motive for the slayings, which occurred before the fire was set. He confirmed that authorities do not believe none of the deaths were the result of suicide.
Sophia Caneiro.Keith Caneiro/Facebook
Jesse Caneiro.Keith Caneiro/Facebook
Paul has not yet entered a plea to the charge against him and it was unclear if he had retained a defense lawyer who could comment on his behalf. He remains in custody on an unspecified amount of bail.
Paul Caneiro.Ocean Township Police
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Gramiccioni said Paul’s family members were inside his home when the fire broke out, but said nobody was injured.
The fire at Paul’s home was called in at about 5 a.m. while authorities were called to the Colts Neck fire at about 12:30 p.m.
No charges have been filed in the Colts Neck fire or the quadruple killing.
Gramiccioni confirmed the brothers were business partners in two ventures: a technology firm called Square One and a pest management company — both operating out of Asbury Park.
source: people.com
