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Minnesota nurse and two adult sons found dead in suspected double murder-suicide

Jamie Lee Charles, 43, and her sons Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, and William Samuel Shaw , 19, were found dead Sunday during a welfare check at a townhouse in Inver Grove Heights. Police Chief Melissa Chiodo said preliminary findings indicate a double murder-suicide, with the eldest son identified as the suspect. The family is being mourned by relatives.

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Discovery and Police Statement

Jamie Lee Charles, 43, and her two sons, Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, and William Samuel Shaw , 19, were found dead on Sunday during a welfare check at a townhouse in Inver Grove Heights. The discovery was reported by police on Tuesday.

Inver Grove Police Chief Melissa Chiodo stated, "Preliminary findings indicate this incident was a double murder-suicide." She added, "Based on the investigation to date, the incident appears to have been contained within the residence and Jaymison Shaw has been identified as the suspect." Authorities have not disclosed details about the reason for the welfare check or the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The Victims

Charles was a nurse with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for the past nine years, according to a report by the New York Post. Just three days before her death, she shared a photo from the Minnesota State Fair, where she posed with Fox9 chief meteorologist Ian Leonard.

Her death came less than two weeks after she marked a health-related anniversary in a Facebook post on August 16. In the post, she wrote, "One year ago today I was laying in a hospital dying," without detailing her illness. She continued, "I didn't understand how with a blink of an eye my life got flipped upside down. I am forever grateful for my family and friends that have been there for me in my journey! Without all of you I would not have made it."

Jaymison marked his 22nd birthday in June, and William completed high school last year, as reported.

Family Grief and Fundraiser

Charles's niece, Polly Morgan, expressed the family's loss in a fundraiser: "There are no words that can truly express the pain of losing three precious lives. Each of them touched the lives of so many people and brought their own unique love, joy, and memories into our family and community. Their absence has left a space that can never be filled."

As of the most recent update, the GoFundMe campaign had raised $37,754 of its $45,000 goal.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).

How each outlet told it

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Focuses on identifying the victim and announcing a fundraiser — Somber and factual, with a sympathetic focus on the victim's life and family grief.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Jamie Lee Charles, 43, and her sons, Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, and William Samuel Shaw, 19, were found dead on Sunday during a welfare check at a townhouse in Inver Grove Heights.
Inver Grove Police Chief Melissa Chiodo stated: 'Preliminary findings indicate this incident was a double murder-suicide.'
Chief Chiodo said: 'Based on the investigation to date, the incident appears to have been contained within the residence and Jaymison Shaw has been identified as the suspect.'
Jaymison marked his 22nd birthday in June, while William completed high school last year.
Her niece Polly Morgan said in a fundraiser: 'There are no words that can truly express the pain of losing three precious lives.'
The GoFundMe campaign has raised $37,754 of a $45K goal.

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New York Post

Framing: Headline frames the event as a suspected double murder-suicide with the nurse found dead alongside her sons

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Jamie Lee Charles, 43, and her sons Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, and William Samuel Shaw, 19, were found dead Sunday during a welfare check at a townhouse in Inver Grove Heights
Police said Tuesday the incident was a suspected double murder-suicide
Police Chief Melissa Chiodo said preliminary findings indicate double murder-suicide
Jaymison Shaw identified as suspect
Charles was a nurse with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for past nine years
Charles had a picture with Fox9 chief meteorologist Ian Leonard at the Minnesota State Fair three days before her death
Charles wrote a Facebook post on Aug. 16 about being in the hospital a year prior
Niece Polly Morgan commented in a fundraiser on the loss
A hotline for suicide prevention is mentioned at the end

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJamie Lee Charles, 43, and her sons Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, and William Samuel Shaw Jr., 19, were found dead Sunday during a welfare check at a townhouse in Inver Grove Heights.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimInver Grove Police Chief Melissa Chiodo said preliminary findings indicate the incident was a double murder-suicide.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimJaymison Shaw has been identified as the suspect in the incident.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimCharles was a nurse with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for the past nine years.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimCharles had a picture with Fox9 chief meteorologist Ian Leonard at the Minnesota State Fair three days before her death.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimCharles wrote a Facebook post on August 16 saying, 'One year ago today I was laying in a hospital dying.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimJaymison celebrated his 22nd birthday in June and William graduated high school last year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimCharles's niece Polly Morgan said in a fundraiser: 'There are no words that can truly express the pain of losing three precious lives.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe GoFundMe campaign has raised $37,754 of a $45,000 goal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Hindustan Times, New York Post 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02