Two separate murder cases have emerged in recent court filings, each involving defendants accused of killing family members.

In the first case, Tristan Roberts faces charges for the murder of his mother. According to court documents, Roberts allegedly waited until reaching age 18 before purchasing weapons including knives, hammers and axes that were later used in the killing. Prosecutors indicate Roberts had shared plans related to the crime on the Discord messaging platform prior to the incident.

In an unrelated case in Illinois, Jenna Strouble has been charged with multiple counts of murder in connection with the deaths of her on-and-off boyfriend and his parents. The killings occurred in what local residents described as a quiet community.

Family members of the Illinois victims expressed their grief in a statement, saying their hearts were "incredibly heavy" and that there were no adequate words for such a loss.

Both cases remain under investigation, with prosecutors preparing to present evidence in court proceedings. The defendants are being held pending trial on the murder charges.