The Fresno man suspected of killing seven of his children and two grandchildren was charged Sunday with nine counts of murder, police said. His bail was set at $9 million, said Lt. Dennis Montejano.
Marcus Wesson, 57, was arrested Friday after a two-hour standoff at his home that ended with his capture and the discovery of nine bodies, including those of three 1-year-olds.
Neighbors heard gunshots before Wesson -- splattered with blood -- emerged from his home and surrendered to a SWAT team. Police have yet to describe when, where and how the victims were killed. The victims were six females, ages 1 to 24, and three boys under 7 years old.
Police believe that the two dead grandchildren also were fathered by Wesson in an incestuous relationship with one of his deceased daughters.
