Daughter of Orrin L. and Francis May Jenkins; married Sam George Kastanis. Margaret and her three children were murdered in their home.
The evidence against Sam seemed overwhelming until Dr. Joseph Burton examined the bodies, and determined that based on the difference in wounds found on the children and the cuts on Margaret's hand, the most likely scenario was that Margaret (who had a history of mental problems) had killed her children (injuring herself with the knife in the process) and then committed suicide by stabbing herself in the heart (she was the only one who did not have defensive wounds on her body).
Margaret Kastanis was also the only one with the blood of all three children on her T-shirt. As a result of Dr. Burton's findings, Sam Kastanis was acquitted.
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The Deseret News
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis, 39, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 17, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Orren L. and Frances May Jenkins. Married Sam George Kastanis May 6, 1978. Margaret and Sam loved to work in their yard together and go on weekend trips. Blessed with three children, Melissa, Clint and Chrissy. She was noted for her special talents in music and poetry. She served as a Den Mother, Webelos Leader and Assistant Cub Master. She loved her Cub Scouts."For we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know; even as I am known."
Survivors: husband, Sam, West Jordan; parents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; brothers and spouses, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy; sisters and spouses, Marian and Gary Griffiths; Sherilyn and Robert Idle; sisters-in-law and spouses, Louise and Johnny Rudelich; Helen and George Pavich; many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Melissa "Missy" Kastanis, 11, died November 17, 1991.
Born January 6, 1980 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. She loved Barbie dolls and the doll house her dad had built for her. She loved to spend time with her cousins on family outings. She was also gifted musically. She played the piano and accordion.
Clinton "Clint" Kastanis, 9, died Nov. 17, 1991.
Born July 12, 1982 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Clint loved trucks and dreamed one day to be like his dad, "a heavy equipment operator." He liked to spend time with Grandpa Orren and have "dirty days" on the farm.
Christine "Chrissy" Kastanis, 6, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 1, 1985 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Chrissy would hop wherever she went, with her curly hair bouncing in the air. She loved her "special times" with Aunt Helen and Aunt Louise. She loved to sing with her mom.
Missy, Clint and Chrissy are survived by their father, Sam; grandparents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; uncles and aunts, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy, Marian and Gary Griffiths, Sherilyn and Robert Idle, Louise and Johnny Rudelich, Helen and George Pavich; and many cousins whom they loved dearly.
Joint funeral services for Margaret, Missy, Clint and Chrissy will be held Friday, November 22, 1991, 11 a.m. in the Crescent South LDS Stake Center, 251 East 10600 South. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial, Crescent Cemetery.
The evidence against Sam seemed overwhelming until Dr. Joseph Burton examined the bodies, and determined that based on the difference in wounds found on the children and the cuts on Margaret's hand, the most likely scenario was that Margaret (who had a history of mental problems) had killed her children (injuring herself with the knife in the process) and then committed suicide by stabbing herself in the heart (she was the only one who did not have defensive wounds on her body).
Margaret Kastanis was also the only one with the blood of all three children on her T-shirt. As a result of Dr. Burton's findings, Sam Kastanis was acquitted.
~~~~~~~~~
The Deseret News
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis, 39, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 17, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Orren L. and Frances May Jenkins. Married Sam George Kastanis May 6, 1978. Margaret and Sam loved to work in their yard together and go on weekend trips. Blessed with three children, Melissa, Clint and Chrissy. She was noted for her special talents in music and poetry. She served as a Den Mother, Webelos Leader and Assistant Cub Master. She loved her Cub Scouts."For we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know; even as I am known."
Survivors: husband, Sam, West Jordan; parents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; brothers and spouses, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy; sisters and spouses, Marian and Gary Griffiths; Sherilyn and Robert Idle; sisters-in-law and spouses, Louise and Johnny Rudelich; Helen and George Pavich; many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Melissa "Missy" Kastanis, 11, died November 17, 1991.
Born January 6, 1980 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. She loved Barbie dolls and the doll house her dad had built for her. She loved to spend time with her cousins on family outings. She was also gifted musically. She played the piano and accordion.
Clinton "Clint" Kastanis, 9, died Nov. 17, 1991.
Born July 12, 1982 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Clint loved trucks and dreamed one day to be like his dad, "a heavy equipment operator." He liked to spend time with Grandpa Orren and have "dirty days" on the farm.
Christine "Chrissy" Kastanis, 6, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 1, 1985 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Chrissy would hop wherever she went, with her curly hair bouncing in the air. She loved her "special times" with Aunt Helen and Aunt Louise. She loved to sing with her mom.
Missy, Clint and Chrissy are survived by their father, Sam; grandparents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; uncles and aunts, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy, Marian and Gary Griffiths, Sherilyn and Robert Idle, Louise and Johnny Rudelich, Helen and George Pavich; and many cousins whom they loved dearly.
Joint funeral services for Margaret, Missy, Clint and Chrissy will be held Friday, November 22, 1991, 11 a.m. in the Crescent South LDS Stake Center, 251 East 10600 South. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial, Crescent Cemetery.
Daughter of Orrin L. and Francis May Jenkins; married Sam George Kastanis. Margaret and her three children were murdered in their home.
The evidence against Sam seemed overwhelming until Dr. Joseph Burton examined the bodies, and determined that based on the difference in wounds found on the children and the cuts on Margaret's hand, the most likely scenario was that Margaret (who had a history of mental problems) had killed her children (injuring herself with the knife in the process) and then committed suicide by stabbing herself in the heart (she was the only one who did not have defensive wounds on her body).
Margaret Kastanis was also the only one with the blood of all three children on her T-shirt. As a result of Dr. Burton's findings, Sam Kastanis was acquitted.
~~~~~~~~~
The Deseret News
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis, 39, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 17, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Orren L. and Frances May Jenkins. Married Sam George Kastanis May 6, 1978. Margaret and Sam loved to work in their yard together and go on weekend trips. Blessed with three children, Melissa, Clint and Chrissy. She was noted for her special talents in music and poetry. She served as a Den Mother, Webelos Leader and Assistant Cub Master. She loved her Cub Scouts."For we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know; even as I am known."
Survivors: husband, Sam, West Jordan; parents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; brothers and spouses, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy; sisters and spouses, Marian and Gary Griffiths; Sherilyn and Robert Idle; sisters-in-law and spouses, Louise and Johnny Rudelich; Helen and George Pavich; many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Melissa "Missy" Kastanis, 11, died November 17, 1991.
Born January 6, 1980 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. She loved Barbie dolls and the doll house her dad had built for her. She loved to spend time with her cousins on family outings. She was also gifted musically. She played the piano and accordion.
Clinton "Clint" Kastanis, 9, died Nov. 17, 1991.
Born July 12, 1982 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Clint loved trucks and dreamed one day to be like his dad, "a heavy equipment operator." He liked to spend time with Grandpa Orren and have "dirty days" on the farm.
Christine "Chrissy" Kastanis, 6, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 1, 1985 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Chrissy would hop wherever she went, with her curly hair bouncing in the air. She loved her "special times" with Aunt Helen and Aunt Louise. She loved to sing with her mom.
Missy, Clint and Chrissy are survived by their father, Sam; grandparents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; uncles and aunts, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy, Marian and Gary Griffiths, Sherilyn and Robert Idle, Louise and Johnny Rudelich, Helen and George Pavich; and many cousins whom they loved dearly.
Joint funeral services for Margaret, Missy, Clint and Chrissy will be held Friday, November 22, 1991, 11 a.m. in the Crescent South LDS Stake Center, 251 East 10600 South. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial, Crescent Cemetery.
The evidence against Sam seemed overwhelming until Dr. Joseph Burton examined the bodies, and determined that based on the difference in wounds found on the children and the cuts on Margaret's hand, the most likely scenario was that Margaret (who had a history of mental problems) had killed her children (injuring herself with the knife in the process) and then committed suicide by stabbing herself in the heart (she was the only one who did not have defensive wounds on her body).
Margaret Kastanis was also the only one with the blood of all three children on her T-shirt. As a result of Dr. Burton's findings, Sam Kastanis was acquitted.
~~~~~~~~~
The Deseret News
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis, 39, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 17, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Orren L. and Frances May Jenkins. Married Sam George Kastanis May 6, 1978. Margaret and Sam loved to work in their yard together and go on weekend trips. Blessed with three children, Melissa, Clint and Chrissy. She was noted for her special talents in music and poetry. She served as a Den Mother, Webelos Leader and Assistant Cub Master. She loved her Cub Scouts."For we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know; even as I am known."
Survivors: husband, Sam, West Jordan; parents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; brothers and spouses, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy; sisters and spouses, Marian and Gary Griffiths; Sherilyn and Robert Idle; sisters-in-law and spouses, Louise and Johnny Rudelich; Helen and George Pavich; many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Melissa "Missy" Kastanis, 11, died November 17, 1991.
Born January 6, 1980 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. She loved Barbie dolls and the doll house her dad had built for her. She loved to spend time with her cousins on family outings. She was also gifted musically. She played the piano and accordion.
Clinton "Clint" Kastanis, 9, died Nov. 17, 1991.
Born July 12, 1982 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Clint loved trucks and dreamed one day to be like his dad, "a heavy equipment operator." He liked to spend time with Grandpa Orren and have "dirty days" on the farm.
Christine "Chrissy" Kastanis, 6, died November 17, 1991.
Born April 1, 1985 in Murray, Utah to Sam George and Margaret Ann Jenkins Kastanis. Chrissy would hop wherever she went, with her curly hair bouncing in the air. She loved her "special times" with Aunt Helen and Aunt Louise. She loved to sing with her mom.
Missy, Clint and Chrissy are survived by their father, Sam; grandparents, Orren and Frances Jenkins; uncles and aunts, Glenn and Kathlene, Doug and ReNay, Doyle and Kathy, Marian and Gary Griffiths, Sherilyn and Robert Idle, Louise and Johnny Rudelich, Helen and George Pavich; and many cousins whom they loved dearly.
Joint funeral services for Margaret, Missy, Clint and Chrissy will be held Friday, November 22, 1991, 11 a.m. in the Crescent South LDS Stake Center, 251 East 10600 South. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial, Crescent Cemetery.
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