Tragedy in Grand Haven: A Family Lost | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Eight family members, including parents Kris and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children, were found dead in their Grand Haven home amid heavy smoke and gunshot wounds, sparking a chilling murder-suicide investigation. Amanda, a beloved substitute teacher known for her kindness and passion for writing, left behind a community in mourning — her stepfather and sister described the family as pure joy. With no prior calls to the home on record, authorities scramble to piece together the tragedy that shattered lives, left pets and videos as silent witnesses, and left an entire school district…