Down By The River

"FAIRBANKS, AK — A suspected murder-suicide in South Fairbanks is under investigation today.

"Fairbanks residents Kenneth Evans, 44, and his wife, Lora Evans, were found in a vehicle at the end of Peger Road near the Tanana River, said Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Beth Ipsen.

"Lora Evans was already dead, and Kenneth Evans died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation revealed Lora Evans was killed by Kenneth Evans, who then took his own life, according to a trooper news release.

"Troopers reported receiving a call at 9:22 a.m. from a woman who had spoken to Kenneth Evans by phone. She told troopers Kenneth Evans said he planned to commit suicide and said his wife was already dead. He also gave the the location of the vehicle."

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