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on the residents of a home on Hospital Drive after unsuccessful attempts to reach them on Sunday.

Pocahontas police responded to the scene at approximately 7:45 a.m. after the family’s arrival raised concerns. Upon entering the residence, officers discovered the bodies of three individuals and immediately secured the area. Arkansas State Police were then called to assist with the investigation.

According to authorities, the deaths occurred sometime after noon on Sunday, Nov.

3, and are believed to be the result of a domestic situation in which the father allegedly took the lives of his wife and 14-year-old son before ending his own life.

Police identified the adult male as Nick Dawsey and the female victim as his wife, Hannah Dawsey.

Anyone with any information about this case is urged to contact the Pocahontas Police Department.