Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Investigators Suspect Murder/Suicide


"STERLING, VA — An investigation into an apparent murder-suicide continues in Sterling today, according to a report from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

"A Sheriff’s 911 dispatcher received a call around 6 a.m. today regarding a shooting on 802 South Birch Street in Sterling. Deputies found a female victim, later identified as Mercedes K. Perry, 61, inside the home. Deputies located a male victim, identified as Larry E. Perry, 64, outside the home near a detached garage.

"Shortly before noon today, investigators reaffirmed their belief that Larry Perry killed his wife and then turned the weapon on himself.

"The case remains under investigation by the Loudoun Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division."


From AuburnPatch...

1 comment:

  1. could you please remove this article from your blog before their children see it in this context. this was not a case of domestic violence, they left notes explaining why they made this choice

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