Police Confirm Murder-Suicide In Deaths Of Father, 4-Year-Old Son Greyson Kessler Hours Before Emergency Pick-Up Order Was Denied

Miami FL

25 May, 2021

4:56 PM

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By Ted Scouten, CBS Miami May 25, 2021 Fort Lauderdale police confirmed on Monday afternoon the deaths of a father and his 4-year-old son were domestic-related murder-suicide which took place just hours before the boy's mother petitioned for and was denied an emergency order for authorities to pick up the child for his protection. Police said the preliminary investigation revealed John Stacey shot and killed his son before turning the gun on himself Thursday night, May 20 inside his unit at the Las Olas by the River condos. The boy has been identified by family as Greyson Martin Kessler, described as a shining light, a child who was always smiling and laughing. The tragic murder suicide took place just hours before a protection order filed by Greyson's mother, Allison Kessler, was denied by a judge, according to court documents provided to CBS4 News. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.