Three large cannabis plantations have been  found at the site of the murder of eight family members in Ohio, Associated Press reported quoting  State Attorney Mike Devine.

As Devine noted, the crime was planned carefully, but it is unknown whether it is associated with the cultivation of narcotic substances.

Meanwhile, the Ohio authorities have warned that the killer is probably at large, he might be armed and dangerous, Lenta reported. There is a big award in the amount of $25,000 for the information about  the criminal.

It became known on April 22 that as a result of firing in the house in the State of Ohio seven people were killed. Subsequently, the police specified that eight bodies have been found at the scene.

The victims were identified Saturday as 40-year-old Christopher Rhoden Sr.; his 16-year-old son, Christopher Rhoden Jr.; 44-year-old Kenneth Rhoden; 38-year-old Gary Rhoden; 37-year-old Dana Rhoden; 20-year-old Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden; 20-year-old Hannah Gilley; and 19-year-old Hanna Rhoden. All of them were killed by the shot to the head. Three children, including the newborn baby, have survived.