Their grandfather, Stephen Schneider, 64, was operating the boat. Authorities allege that he was impaired at the time of the crash, while Schneider reportedly told police that he had consumed three beers during the outing. He now faces multiple charges connected to the incident.

The children were wearing life jackets and were pulled from the water after the crash, but both later died at a hospital despite rescue efforts. Their deaths have left their family and community grieving the loss of two young siblings who had simply been spending time with relatives.

The latest court revelations have added an especially painful dimension to the case. The children’s decision to accompany their grandparents after dinner reportedly appeared to be a routine family choice, making the tragedy that followed even more difficult for those who knew them.

Schneider has maintained his account of the evening, while prosecutors have presented evidence concerning his alleged impairment. As the legal process continues, the court will ultimately determine the facts and responsibility based on the evidence presented.

For the family, however, the most important part of the story remains Mya and Sigmund — two siblings whose final family outing ended in an unimaginable tragedy.

Source: New York Post – Heartbreaking reason NJ kids were on grandpa’s boat