Wife, Son, And Dog Are Victims Of Murder/Suicide

"PHOENIX, AZ — Police have released the identities of three people found dead in a north Phoenix home and say it's a murder-suicide.

"Detectives said Friday that 81-year-old Richard Schmalenbach is believed to have fatally shot his 79-year-old wife Mary Estella Schmalenbach and his 50-year-old son Tom Schmalenbach before turning the gun on himself.

"The bodies were discovered Thursday night at the home on 3542 West Las Palmaritas Drive.

"Police also believe Richard Schmalenbach killed the family's dog, which was found inside the home.

"Neighbors reported that they heard gunshots coming from the home last Saturday, but they didn't contact police. One neighbor looked over the home's backyard fence Thursday afternoon and saw what appeared to be a dead body and called authorities."

From KSAZ FOX 10...