The bodies of Chris Luedtke, his wife Linda and their 17-year-old son Christopher Luedtke were found inside the home.
BENZIE CO. -- The fatal fire that killed a Benzie County family last week was intentionally set.
Fire crews were called to the home on Pautz Road in Crystal Lake Twp. on Nov. 16 just after 7:30 a.m.. The fire was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.
The State Fire Marshall ruled the fire an arson. Investigators also determined Christopher was dead before the fire started and was shot multiple times.
Court records also show that the Luedtke Construction Company owed more than $50,000 in unpaid state and federal unemployment taxes.
Investigators are awaiting tests to determine how Chris Luedtke and his wife Linda died. They are also conducting interviews with witnesses.
Additional evidence has been sent to the State Crime Lab for analysis. The Benzie County Sheriff and Michigan State Police are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Benzie Co. Sheriff's Office at 231-882-4484 or the Michigan State Police at 231-779-6040.
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