A Utah man who allegedly killed his wife and 5 children in a suicide attack has blamed his partner for the crime

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of Utah man Police say he killed his wife, five children and father-in-law in a murder-suicide, with authorities blaming his partner in a recent suicide note.

Michael Hite, 42, killed his five children and his wife of 20 years, Tausha Hite, 40, in their Enoch, Utah home on January 4, two weeks after his wife filed for divorce. The family was last seen alive on Jan. 3, FOX 13 reported.

After Michael and Tausha missed an appointment, several individuals contacted the police and requested a welfare check.

Michael took his own life after allegedly killing his wife, five children and her 78-year-old mother-in-law Gail Earle, police said. All individuals appeared to have gunshot wounds.

Utah man kills family, including five children, before killing himself: police

Pallbearers carry caskets to a graveside service for the Haight and Earl families in La Verkin, Utah, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in La Verkin, Utah. Tausha Haight, her mother, Gail Earle, and her five children were shot and killed by her husband on January 4th. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Michael’s children include a 17-year-old girl, a 12-year-old girl, a 7-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy and a 4-year-old boy.

The police released the final report recently to the eventThis reveals that Michael left a suicide note blaming his wife for the couple’s marital problems.

“I can’t believe God allowed me to find fault with, talk to, and insult someone who should be close to me in the world. I’ve never seen someone so intent on finding harm in others. I try to help, but it generally backfires and I always seem to get blamed. Another day I can’t put up with this abuse and it’s me.” I’d rather rot in hell than be in control.

“Because I work so hard, I’ve been complained about every step of the way, my church calls from my wife and above and beyond. She’s been awful to me and my family for years and I’ve been patient overall. I’m trying to work through her issues with my family, our kids, neighbors, ward members and others who don’t make her the center of attention. “A burden on society. I have repeatedly asked for help and you will not listen,” the letter says.

One of their children, Brilee, told a friend on Dec. 12, 2022, “indicating that she just needed someone to be with her to make sure she was safe,” police said in the report. December 21, 2022 Divorce papers were drawn up with Tausha’s attorney.

Utah police found eight dead people in the home, including five teenagers

Police continue to investigate a home where eight family members were found dead in Enoch, Utah on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Michael Hite, 42, said he took his own life after killing his wife, mother-in-law and wife. The couple has five children. (AP Photo/Sam Metz)

On December 23, 2022, Michael told the client that he had resigned from his job as an insurance agent at Allstate.

According to the police report, Michael conducted several searches on Google, including “how loud is a 9mm bullet.” “What’s the sound of gunshots?” “I heard gunshots near my house, what should I do?” “If there’s a gunshot in your neighborhood at night, do you know that right away? Are you alerted to call the police on the street, or do they pretend it’s just another noise in the night?” “How loud is a gunshot in a house?” “Does a neighbor hear gunshots in a garage?” “How loud is a 40 mm gun?”

Another of their children, Massey, told her dance teacher on Dec. 31, 2022 that her father was “cruel again” and that he was very happy about the divorce.

On January 2, Tausha reported to her lawyer that the weapons were removed from the house. On January 3rd, Briley told a friend that her parents were divorcing and she was “overjoyed” to have her father home. That same day, police said Michaels “unusually left the secretary’s paycheck on her desk. He also left the living trust papers on the desk.”

On Jan. 3, police said, Michael recorded a video of himself on his phone asking his wife to fix things. “I feel like you’re backing me into a corner,” he said during the video. The police filed a case.

Man accused of murdering wife, 5 children sparks outrage as suspected murderer remembers ‘family’

In this drone photo, Earl-Haight’s graveside service is held Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at La Verkin Cemetery in La Verkin, Utah. Tausha Haight, her mother, Gail Earle, and her five children were shot and killed by her husband on January 4th. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

That same night at 9pm, Michael texted Tausha asking to speak to her but she did not respond.

After the incident on Jan. 4 at 3:30 a.m., a neighbor “reported hearing what she thought were fireworks. She described the noises as loud.”

The police conducted the charity search at 11:00 am that morning and the family members were found dead.

City officials After releasing the police report, he issued a statement.

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Family member Brett Earl speaks to the media after a funeral service for the Haight and Earl families was held Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in La Verquin, Utah, in La Verquin, Utah. Tausha Haight, her mother, Gail Earle, and her five children were shot and killed by her husband on January 4th. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

“The details in the release are the result of passionate investigators who have worked diligently and passionately over the past 3 months to uncover the events leading up to the crash,” the statement said. “It’s becoming increasingly clear that our communities are full of compassionate people and organizations willing to give their resources to comfort and support those most affected. If anyone is feeling a little distressed, we invite you to seek comfort this way. It’s for you.”

Fox News’ Danielle Wallace and Greg Wenner contributed to this report.