Police: Man killed daughter-in-law, granddaughter before taking his own life

GALLUP, N.M.- A man is accused of killing his daughter-in-law and granddaughter in Gallup.

Gallup Police say Herbert Jefferson Sr. killed Fran Tah, 34, and his granddaughter on April 13 at the Cliffside Apartments.

After the killings, police said Jefferson Sr. drove back to his home in Fort Defiance, Arizona and killed himself.

Police said a witness told them Herbert Sr. was abusing his granddaughter prior to the killing.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating.

A GoFundMe has been created for their funeral expenses. To donate, click here.