Crime
Mothers Day Murder-Suicide in Kalispell: 4 people found dead in Silverbrook Estates
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Kalispell Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after four individuals were discovered shot to death inside a home in the Silverbrook Estates neighborhood on Sunday morning.
According to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio, officers responded to the residence following a call reporting a mental health concern.
Upon arrival, officers entered the home and found four deceased individuals, all of whom appeared to have sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Chief Venezio emphasized that the incident is believed to be isolated, and there is currently no threat to the public.
Police did not indicate whether a suspect has been identified or whether one of the deceased may have been responsible for the shootings.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the nature of the relationships between those involved or the circumstances leading up to the incident.
A significant law enforcement presence remains at the scene as investigators work to process evidence and gather information.
The Kalispell Police Department, in coordination with other local agencies, will remain on-site throughout the day.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Kalispell Police Department.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.