The relatives of four family members brutally murdered by former NFL player Phillip Adams are turning to God amidst their grief.
“We do not grieve as those without hope,” read a statement by the family of Dr. Robert Lesslie.
The 70-year-old doctor, his wife Barbara, and their grandchildren, Adah, 9, and Noah, 5, were all fatally shot last Wednesday, along with one HVAC technician outside their home. Another wounded technician survived. Phillips later took his own life.
While the Lesslie family is absolutely devastated by the tragedy that took place in the doctor’s South Carolina home, they are refusing to harden their hearts in bitterness.
“To that end, our hearts are bent toward forgiveness and peace,” their statement continued. “Toward love and connectedness. Toward celebration and unity. We honor all of those involved in this story with prayers and compassion specifically for the Shook family, the Lewis family, and the Adams family.”
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Investigators reported that Adams forced his way into the Lesslie’s house last Wednesday after fatally shooting two HVAC technicians who were working on their air-conditioning unit.