A dentist has been found dead in his $1.7 million Georgia mansion alongside his wife and daughter in a suspected murder-suicide.
The bodies of Dr James Choi, his wife Myoung, both 52, and their 15-year-old daughter Grace were discovered in their Duluth home on Sunday afternoon.
Investigators were called to the sprawling six bedroom, six bathroom home just after 4pm to carry out a welfare check.
The causes of their deaths have not been released, but police believe James killed his family and then himself.
‘This tragic incident has deeply affected not only the family and neighbors, but our entire community,’ Johns Creek police Chief Mark J. Mitchell said in a statement to Daily Mail.
‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to those impacted and ask that the community keep them in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.’
Dr James Choi, 52, (pictured) was found dead in his family home with his wife Myoung and their 15-year-old daughter Grace. Investigators suspect he murdered Myoung, also 52, and Grace before killing himself
The family’s bodies were discovered in their Duluth home on Sunday afternoon
Officials have declined to release further details about the killing out of respect for the family and in attempt to protect the integrity of their ongoing investigation.
Police believe the deaths were an isolated, domestic incident and say there is no known threat to public safety.
James was a board certified dentist who operated Highland Dental practice in nearby Suwanee, located about 10 miles away from his family’s home.
He earned his dental doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, his biography on the practice’s website states.
‘His primary goal as a practitioner is to make each of his patients smile, which he pursues by treating them as he would treat his own family,’ the biography reads.
James, originally from South Korea, also enjoyed golf and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Daily Mail has contacted police for additional information.
