Police: 32 Bullets Used in Murder of Piketon Family, 1 Victim Shot 9 Times

Lt. Michael Preston, of the Ross County Sheriff's Department speaks to the media on Union Hill Road that approaches a crime scene, in Pike County, Ohio, on April 22, 2016. AP Photo/John Minchillo

The eight family members found executed last week in Piketon, Ohio, sustained a total of 32 gunshots, according to preliminary autopsy information.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that the autopsies were conducted by Hamilton Country Coroner’s Office.

Leaving names obscured, authorities released information of the shootings. One victim was shot once; another twice; two others suffered three; another four; two others suffered five, and one had nine.

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