Dad Accused of Killing His Kids with Spear Gun over QAnon Theories 'Had No Warning Signs,' Says Friend

To the people who knewMatthew Taylor Coleman, the events of this week have been shocking.

Coleman was arrested on Monday after he allegedly drove his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter into Mexico over the weekend and killed them with a spearfishing gun.

Friends and family are trying to reconcile the sudden violence with the man who they knew as a devoted dad who regularly posted pictures of his family on social media.

Kaleo and Roxy Coleman.Matthew Taylor Coleman/instagram

“M. Coleman stated that he believed his children were going to grow into monsters so he had to kill them,” Bannon wrote.

Matthew Taylor Coleman.Instagram

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“M. Coleman stated that he knew it was wrong,” Bannon wrote, “but it was the only course of action that would save the world.”

Coleman, who has not yet entered a plea, will be arraigned on Aug. 31.

source: people.com