March 9 Missing Person Now Murder/Suicide

"BEND, OR — Police said Monday they believe the 72-year-old woman who has been missing since March 9 was likely killed by her husband who later fatally shot himself.

"Sandra Meyer's purse was found under her home and her blood was found in a heat duct at her home, Lt. Ben Gregory said Friday.

"Lt. Gregory said, `This case is being investigated as a homicide-suicide.` Detectives continue to search for Sandra.

"Sandra's 71-year-old husband John Meyer was found dead of a gunshot wound in their home on March 16.

"According to Lt. Gregory, an autopsy this week showed that John Meyer's wound was apparently self-inflicted.

"Two letters reportedly authored by John Meyers were found in the couple's home. John outlined his reasons for taking his life and denied any involvement in his wife's disappearance.

"Sandra's family has pleaded to the public to help search for her. Her nephew Tim Pries said, `We are realists but also hold hope in our hearts. We love her so much and just want her back with us,` Pries said.

"Sandra visited Bend's Old Mill district, a shopping area, en route to a book club meeting the day she vanished. Her car was located the next morning in a movie theatre parking lot in Bend.

"The family set up a website `Find Sandra Meyer.` They are asking anyone who has any information about Sandra's disappearance or her whereabouts to call the Bend Police Department at (541) 693-6911."

From examiner.com...