Doctor, Wife Found Dead In Driveway

"SHERMAN OAKS, CA — A husband and wife were found dead in a Sherman Oaks neighborhood after an apparent murder-suicide.

"Alex Michaelson, 39, and his wife Vera Michaelson, 32, were found by paramedics on the driveway of their gated home on 15045 Sherview Place at about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.

"Police said the husband shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. Investigators were interviewing family members Thursday morning to uncover a possible motive.

"Though the bodies were found Wednesday evening, police believe the shootings actually happened between 11 a.m. and noon.

"Alex Michaelson was a doctor of internal medicine at a Tarzana hospital and also had private practices. His wife had just finished dental school in Florida.

"Authorities said Alex Michaelson did show up for work Wednesday but told colleagues he had to leave early due to an emergency.

"The couple has two small children, ages 2 and 7. They are staying with relatives and were not at home at the time of the shootings.

"The family had just moved into the home and police said there was no history of problems at the residence.

"Investigators said no note was left behind at the scene."

From KABC-TV...

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Victim's Facebook page...

UPDATE:

06/19/2011 — "He was the nicest, sweetest guy, and he loved her very much"...
06/22/2011 — Wife announced she was leaving the good doctor...