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Father killed daughters, their mother before taking his own life in a Doral home, investigators say
By Ana Maria Soler at CBS4 Miami
· June 5, 2026
· 3 min read
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office released new details in the murder-suicide of a mother, father, and their two daughters found inside a Doral home on Tuesday night. MDSO posted an update Thursday afternoon about the incident in the Doral Isles neighborhood, near Northwest 111th Court and 72nd Terrace
Key takeaway Preliminary information from MDSO's Homicide Unit revealed that 42-year-old Ryan Charles Whiten stabbed 46-year-old Melanie Lauren Hyer, their 11-year-old daughter, and their 8-year-old daughter to death before taking his own life.
Why this matters in The Miami
The tragic incident in Doral Isles has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly in the Downtown Doral Charter Schools where the two young girls were students. As the city grapples with the aftermath of this murder-suicide, it's clear that the impact will be felt deeply in the local schools and neighborhoods. The fact that the family was well-known in the community, with the mother being an active and involved parent, makes the loss even more devastating. The response from the school, including arranging grief counseling for students and staff, will be crucial in helping the community heal. As Miami-Dade County continues to deal with the fallout from this tragedy, it will be important to watch how local organizations and support groups step in to provide resources and services to those affected, particularly in the Doral area where the family was rooted.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office released new details in the murder-suicide of a mother, father, and their two daughters found inside a Doral home on Tuesday night. MDSO posted an update Thursday afternoon about the incident in the Doral Isles neighborhood, near Northwest 111th Court and 72nd Terrace
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