"Domestic Trouble" Preceded Murder/Suicide

"CRYSTAL FALLS, MI - Deputies from the Iron County Sheriff's Office are investigating an apparent murder/suicide that occurred Tuesday in Hematite Township.

"Iron County Central Dispatch received a report at 3:32 p.m. of a possible homicide at a residence on 248 W. Townline Road, said deputies.

"Deputies said that they found two deceased subjects, a husband and wife, when they arrived at the residence.

"The subjects were identified as 45-year-old Shelly Grengs and 64-year-old Max Grengs, said deputies.

"Preliminary investigation indicated that there was domestic trouble between the couple, deputies reported.

"According to a friend of the family, the couple had five children between the ages of eight to 17. The man also had two older children.

"Deputies continue to investigate the incident.

"The Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Iron County Victim Advocate Team, Northstar EMS, and Child Protective Services assisted at the scene."

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