Bronx Twins' Deaths Ruled Homicides by Smothering

The medical examiner's determination marks a pivotal turn in the investigation, with authorities continuing to seek answers.

The medical examiner's office has ruled the deaths of 5-year-old twins in the Bronx as homicides, determining they were smothered.
No arrests have been made following the ruling, and the investigation into the deaths continues.
The twins were found lifeless in their mother's bed in December, with initial autopsies requiring further study.
Authorities were initially puzzled by the lack of visible trauma or evidence of narcotics in the family's apartment.
The tragic incident has shocked the community, highlighting the need for thorough investigations in such cases.