IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — The investigation into the deaths of a family of four found in their home in Irondequoit after a house fire over the weekend is continuing.
The maternal grandfather of the two young children who were killed did not wish to speak on camera to Spectrum News 1 crews, but says he wants justice for his grandchildren. He also says he trusts that the police will help make that happen.
On Tuesday, there were even more balloons, bears and flowers at the entranceway of the home where the family of four met a brutal death. They are Fraime Ubaldo, 30, Marangely Moreno-Santiago, 26, and their children Evangeline Ubaldo-Moreno, 4, and Sebastian Ubaldo-Moreno, 2.
“The Irondequoit community, our hearts are broken,” said Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans.
He says the community is prepared to fully support the family and the first responders.
“Our condolences go out to the family, their friends and neighbors,” Evans said. “I’m so sorry this has happened, but I want you to know that the Town Board and I will authorize anything that’s needed to our police department to collaborate and to use any and all resources to bring these people to justice.”
Firefighters doused flames at the home on Knapp Avenue early Saturday morning and found the four members of the family dead in the basement during a search.
A steady stream of passersby since the road reopened – some just to see where the horrific incident occurred, and many to pay their respects.
“I’ll tell you like this, I’m almost 70 years old and I have never ever seen this happen,” one man said. “I’ve seen trouble in my life, believe you me. I’ve seen trouble. But what’s going on in Rochester, no I never… I’ve never seen it.”
A dear friend of the young mother told Spectrum News 1 that Marangely was an amazing mother.
The family says they want the “monster” who did this captured.
“It is my guarantee and the Town Board’s guarantee our police department work with our federal, state and local agencies and bureaus nonstop until justice is served,” Evans said. “Because no one, no one deserves this. And whoever you are who did this, you will be brought to justice.”
Scott Peters, chief of the Irondequoit Police Department, says he is working on a plan of action to monitor officers. Peters says professional peer counselors will be brought in and made available, and the department is making sure to follow up with and check in on its officers after responding to such a disturbing scene.
Peters himself said it is something he will never forget.