The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) was informed of a domestic violence assault involving Justin Varnado and his partner months before the fatal house fire in Wallingford that killed all three family members. The incident, involving an 8-month-old child, resulted in Justin Varnado’s arrest but was later dropped due to the victim’s request. The investigation into the fire remains ongoing, with the cause of death for the victims pending further studies. DCF, the Wallingford Police Department, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are collaborating to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.