Survivor of Connecticut home invasion has ties to Rochester
By: WROC
Updated: July 25, 2007
A Connecticut doctor with local ties to Rochester is the sole survivor of a violent home invasion.
The family was held hostage for several hours before the 2 suspects set the home on fire.
Doctor Petit survived, but was severely injured. His wife and 2 daughters were killed.
The suspects, described as "career criminals", were later arrested.
They face a number of charges including kidnapping, robbery, and sexual assault.
Petit did his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in the 1980's.
He is a diabetes specialist.
