A post from The Western Journal asserts that deputies in Billings, Montana, found a Bible “mysteriously” protected from fire following the slaying of eight family members. The post cites ABC News for the event context and toll.
What the outlets reported
According to the snippet we reviewed, ABC News reported a total of eight people, including four children, in connection with a shooting at a family gathering in Billings, Montana. The Western Journal framed the victims as “8 family members.”
The Western Journal’s headline — “You’re Not Going to Believe This” — claims deputies discovered a Bible that appeared unburned despite what the outlet describes as an arson attempt tied to the case. These details are attributed to The Western Journal’s account.
What remains unverified
From the excerpt provided, key facts are unclear: the precise ABC News reporting (beyond the count and ages), whether law enforcement officially confirmed an arson attempt or the Bible’s condition, and when or where the reported discovery occurred. We have not independently reviewed the full ABC News report or primary law-enforcement documentation.
Why it matters
The combination of a deadly shooting involving a family and a reported fire-resistant religious text is likely to draw strong public interest. Until official records or full-source reports are available, the Bible detail and arson characterization should be treated as claims attributed to The Western Journal.
Source attribution: The Western Journal post citing ABC News.
