Sunday, July 1, 2012

Couple's Health Worries End In Murder/Suicide


"MEDINA, OH — A family member checking on an elderly couple made a tragic discovery Saturday night.

"Medina Police say in what was apparent frustration over a couple's failing health, Ronald Werner, 72 and his wife, Lillian Werner, 69 were found in their bed dead from an apparent murder-suicide.

"Initial reports indicate each suffered one gunshot wound. A small caliber handgun was found on the bed between the two.

"Police were called to the residence on Nottingham Drive at 11:35 p.m. Saturday evening, by a family member who had arrived at the residence to check on the well-being of the couple.

"When the family member entered the residence he discovered a note believed to have been written by Lillian, and immediately contacted the Medina Police Department.

"The bodies were transported to the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office for examination."


From WOIO...

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