Family of Four Found Dead in Affton Home

The deaths of a family of four found in their Affton home this morning appear to be related to domestic violence, St. Louis County police say.

Dennis Worden, 50, Dianna Worden, 44, Brandon Greene, 26, and Emily Dreiman, 18, were found in the home this morning at 5352 Vine Ave., said Rick Eckhard, a spokesman for the county police department. Police received a call around 9:20 a.m. from a relative asking that they check on the welfare of the family.  

"We're investigating the case as a homicide, but believe it was a domestic situation resulting in violence," Eckhard said. "It was an isolated incident, and we're not looking for any suspects in the case."

Eckhard said firearms were found inside the home, but wouldn't confirm how the family died.

"We're working with the medical examiner and will know more when the autopsies are complete," he said.

was supposed to graduate tonight from Affton High School.

Tammie Butler, who lives nearby, said her daughter rode the bus to school with Emily.

"It's sad and just unbelievable," she said.

Eckhard said he doesn't expect any more updates on the case today.

Patch is checking with the Affton School District to see if tonight's graduation and related activities will take place.