Officials are responding after police records obtained by FOX 13 News showed Michael Haight had been previously investigated but never charged for child abuse.
Haight is suspected of shooting and killing his five children, wife and mother-in-law before taking his own life on January 4.
Macie, along with Michael and her mother Tausha Haight were all interviewed regarding the alleged abuse. In his interview, Michael Haight denied the allegations and said the situation had to have been a misunderstanding, documents report. "This release has resulted in inquiries as to policy and procedures adhered to by law enforcement in connection with these incidents," the statement reads in part."The Enoch City Police Department takes each report of child abuse and domestic violence seriously and thoroughly investigates each and every allegation reported."
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