American Kris Bresnan kept a secret from her husband for forty years. Her husband was finally going to find out what was in all the boxes that had been stored in the attic for so long.When they fell in love in 1975—which is really when the story of the boxes began—the two decided to take a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan New York City.
She told Kris’s husband Bill that she loved him and that it was the best thing that had ever happened to him when he offered her a napkin during the holidays. He wrote the infinite sign at the end. They were having fun and laughing that day.
Bill has made it a daily ritual to surprise his wife with a letter, a love note, or postcards expressing his feelings for Kris, the most important person in his life. For forty years, he astonished his wife every day.
Kris kept all of the notes and letters that Bill had given him for forty years, not realizing that he had hidden them in the attic in no fewer than twenty-five big boxes.
Kris revealed to her husband the true reason she had stopped him from going up to the attic to check inboxes at their 40th wedding anniversary celebration.
When he was instructed to look into the crates, he was speechless. That his wife would hide all those letters there and keep them for so long was beyond his comprehension.
Experiencing difficulty in articulating his appreciation for this remarkable event, the man sobbed and embraced his spouse. throughout the holiday, in a quiet place, the two read aloud to each other the things that Bill had spoken to Kris throughout the years. They relived treasured events and celebrated their 40th anniversary in style in the interim.
Heartbreaking Tragedy: Dad Breaks Silence After Mom and 3 Kids Found Dead
The small town of Wolcottville, Indiana, is still in shock after a terrible tragedy earlier this September.
Rebecca Hughes, who was 32 years old, was found dead along with her three children: 8-year-old Evelyn, 6-year-old Allison, and 5-year-old Amelia.
On September 17, police went to check on Hughes at her home and found her body along with her children’s.
The Indiana State Police sent detectives and crime scene investigators to the home. Police stated that the information and evidence they have shows there is no threat to the public.
While the investigation is still going on, authorities have not yet figured out what caused the tragedy, according to WSBT22. The Noble County Coroner’s Office has not released the cause of death or a toxicology report.
This heartbreaking news has deeply affected the close-knit community of Wolcottville, which has about 1,000 residents. As people learned the names of the family, many gathered to mourn and pay their respects. Main Street was filled with candles and stuffed animals, creating a touching tribute to the lost family.
Local pastor Mike Stanley told WSBT22, “Everybody’s grieving in their own way. If we come together and share that love… there are people here that I don’t know from the community, and I’ve lived here for twenty-some-odd years. But if we share the hurt, we share the burden; it all gets a little lighter for all of us.”
The children’s father, Jonathan Newell, set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral costs. He also shared a moving statement. “These kids deserve so much more than I can provide for their burials. Rebecca, their mom, took them with her when she passed on 09/17/2024. If you can, everything helps. If you need to be paid back after, I can make payments. I’ll do whatever it takes,” Jonathan wrote.
The community came together to support Jonathan and the children. By the end of the fundraising campaign, he had received an amazing $47,000 in donations. “People who didn’t even know me or my kids started just giving money and sending messages,” Jonathan told ABC57.
On Sunday, September 22, funeral services were held at Hite Funeral Home for the girls, followed by a burial at Swan Cemetery. In another update on September 24, Jonathan wrote, “The funeral was beautiful, and my daughters were laid to rest in peace. Please stop donating now; I appreciate everything, but others need this now. Tomorrow I will start personal thank yous again.”
At this point, no one knows for sure what happened to the girls, as nothing has been made public. However, interviews with Jonathan, the father, and Rebecca’s friends show that Rebecca struggled with mental health issues.
Friend Ashley Gross posted on Facebook, describing Rebecca as “quiet and shy” around strangers but “so funny and bubbly” with friends. She added, “Rebecca did love her kids, and unfortunately, I don’t think anyone was there for her as she was going through something, mentally and emotionally.”
In the wake of the tragedy, Jonathan has shared an important message. He expressed regret for not being more present and hopes others can avoid feeling the same way. “If you are a parent, and you have kids, and you need help, then get it. Because you don’t know when it’s going to be the last time you can,” he pleaded.
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