A quiet neighborhood in Crete Township has been left in shock after three family members were found dead inside their home in what authorities are calling a domestic-related incident.
Welfare Check Turns Deadly Discovery
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence in the 3400 block of Norway Trail around 2:00 a.m. on March 23, 2026, to conduct a welfare check.
Upon entering the home, officers discovered three deceased individuals.
Victims Identified
Authorities have identified the victims as:
- Jake Lambert, 32
- Patrick M. Forde, 55
- Stacy Oezer Forde, 54
All three were residents of the home and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect Arrested in Indiana
Investigators identified Jenna Strouble, 30, of Saint John, Indiana, as a person of interest. Authorities say she fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody in Indiana.
She is currently being held as charges are pending.
Domestic Connection Under Investigation
Preliminary findings suggest the incident is domestic in nature. Law enforcement sources indicate that Jake Lambert and Strouble were previously in a relationship and share two children.
Following their separation, Lambert had reportedly moved back into his parents’ home in Crete Township. Investigators believe Strouble traveled to the residence from Indiana prior to the incident.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public. However, the case remains under active investigation as detectives work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has deeply affected family members, friends, and the wider community as they await further details from authorities.
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