Victim Calls It In Too Late

"GARDINER, MT — The Park County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the woman and man involved in yesterday's murder/suicide in Gardiner.

"Park County Undersheriff Scott Hamilton said Debi J. Roberts, 59, and Steve A. Cole, 63, have been identified as the deceased.

"Roberts had called the Yellowstone National Park dispatch center on Thursday afternoon, reporting that Cole was trying to break into her home on Water Street. She told the dispatcher that Cole had already fired a weapon and was trying to break into the home. According to officials, Roberts identified Cole by name.

"Hamilton said Cole had been arrested in February of 2000 for partner-family assault, with Roberts named as the victim.

"Hamilton said the pair had been in a relationship, but it had ended approximately two years ago.

"Autopsies are planned for later today."

From KBZK...