Tragedy at Home: A Family’s Loss | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A devastating tragedy has rocked the Hopkins community: Nathan Brown, 41, is accused of murdering his wife Kristen, 41, their 7-year-old daughter Evie, and his own mother Alice, 78, before taking his own life. Six other children at the daycare survived unharmed after a parent discovered the horrific scene and called police. Kristen, a beloved daycare operator and peacemaker, was planning to pursue a master’s in speech pathology — dreams cut short by violence. Her daughter Evie, described as radiant and fashion-loving, was her mother’s greatest joy. Alice, Nathan’s gentle mother, is also…