article_snippet: The widow of a retired police officer who shot dead two of their daughters before turning the gun on The widow of a retired police officer who shot dead two of their daughters before turning the gun on himself will receive $500,000 in death benefits despite earlier fears The widow of a retired police officer who shot dead two of their daughters before turning the gun on himself'd be left penniless.
article_snippet: But his wife will likely still receive a payout . '
article_snippet: his wife would have been left with nothing had this happened two weeks later,' Former NY cop Glen Hochman said. '
article_snippet: We appreciate the state stepping up and helping the family in this critical situation.'
article_snippet: White Plains officials have also indicated that White Plains will cover health insurance for Mrs DiPietro-Hochman, 50, and Mrs DiPietro-Hochman surviving 22-year-old daughter, Samantha, for 90 days, Roth said.
article_snippet: Roth added that Roth hopes they can come to a longer-term agreement over the health insurance.