mother & three children killed; one survivor.

This week, I checked out the CNN website once again. Looked at several stories and found one that was most interesting. It was also listed as one of the most viewed and popular top stories. The story was about a mother and three children were dead after she drove her van into river. Police report that a ten year old boy escaped out of the window of his mothers sinking van after she drove it into the Hudson River. The ten year old boy, Lashaum Armstrong, swam to shore Tuesday evening and was picked up by a passer-by. He was then brought to a nearby fire station in Newburgh, New York. Just sixty miles north of New York City. By the time Lashaum got to the fire station he was soaking wet and suffering from a mild case of hypothermia. He then told authorities about his mother driving into the river & his other siblings still in the car.
They sent police divers out to find the rest of Lashaum's family. After diving, the found twenty-five year old Lashanda Armstrong, an eleven month year old, a two year old boy, and a five year old girl. The remains were found just about twenty-five yards off shore.
According to the Newburgh Police Chief, after investigation it looks as though the mother drove the van into the river intentionally. Responders used dive teams and helicopter. After an hour of searching, they found the van submerged under eight feet of murky water.
Before the incident, a relative called the police about a "domestic disturbance." Police say that this may have involved Armstrong's husband, Jean Pierre.  The police phone call just stated that they heard "tussling in the backyard" along with that, a history of domestic problems.
An autopsy for all the bodies is scheduled for Wednesday.  When neighbors were asked, they stated that they never imagined Lashanda doing this to her babies. Also, stating that they were in shock that this had happened.  One neighbor also described Lashaum, the ten year old boy, as responsible. And, always looking out for his younger siblings.
This is a very sad story. Although, it caught my eye, i hate to read about these stories in the news. Not only were three innocent children killed, but Lashaum will forever be affected by this incident. Who knows what was going through the mother's head. I do believe she drove into the river on purpose, but what caused her to do, I'm not sure. A domestic disbute makes the most sense but for now, more investigation needs to occur. Hopefully the young boy who did survive can go to a safer place, and be taken care of. I believe the husband needs to be question & anyone else that may have had an impact on the situation.