Woman and three children found dead in Wolcottville home have been identified as the community mourns

WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind.—The Noble County Coroner has identified the four dead individuals found in a Wolcottville residence on Tuesday, as 32-year-old Rebecca Hughes, and her three daughters, 8-year-old Evelyn Newell, 6-year-old Allison Newell, and 5-year-old Amelia Newell.

The Indiana State Police say autopsies were conducted Wednesday morning and the Coroner's Report, including toxicology results, are still pending.

The news, sending shockwaves through the small town.

Flowers, candles, and reminders of Amelia, Allison, and Evalynn line the steps of the home.

Neighbors say they will miss hearing the girls play.

"They were beautiful little girls that I would often see out here playing they were playing on the trampoline. The dog was barking and playing with them just here in the laughter and now total silence,” said Pam Laughlin a Wolcottville Resident.

A GoFundMe was created by the children's father, Jonathan Newell, to seek help covering burial expenses. 

A vigil will be held outside the house Saturday at 7pm.