According to warrants obtained by KOIN, investigators searched the Hart’s Woodland home following the crash in search of the children still missing at the time.
“Upon entering the house, it was found to be extremely clean and organized, giving a perception of being very sterile,” wrote Clark County Sheriff’s Office Det. Joe Swenson.
“The house was so orderly and nothing seemed out place regarding any belongings, toys or entertainment items the children may have owned. There was very little to show the children had access to any toys or items or entertainment, save for some board games found in the downstairs living room.”
Det. Lindsay Schultz similarly noted “none of the rooms were personalized for the children or showed the supporting elements that children lived in the residence.”
“I did not get any indication that children lived in the house,” Swenson concluded.
There were also picture frames hanging on the walls, many without photos in them.
What’s more, the family’s toiletries and empty luggage were still at the home, indicating to officers that their fatal road trip to California had not been planned. There was also a lot of perishable food recently purchased, according to Swenson, including milk, fruits and vegetables.