Family Member Finds Elderly Pair Dead

"CAMPBELL, CA — An elderly couple died from gunshot wounds Saturday afternoon in what police are investigating as a likely murder-suicide, according to Campbell police.

"A 92-year-old woman and her 89-year-old husband were found dead in their Union Avenue apartment on Saturday afternoon, Campbell police spokesman Dave Carmichael said. The two were discovered in their apartment about 2:30 p.m. by a family member, who then called police to the scene.

"Family was arriving at the scene in the aftermath of the incident, and police were not yet releasing the identity of the victims, who lived at the Commons apartment complex at 245 Union Ave.

"Carmichael said police believe it was a murder/suicide.

"`Right now it appears that is the case,` he said."

From mercurynews.com...

Mother And Son Found Dead In Home

"BOLINGBROOK, IL — Police believe a 37-year-old man fatally shot his mother in a southwest suburban Bolingbrook home Friday before turning the gun on himself.

"About 5:45 p.m. Friday, police made forced entry to a home on 133 Lakeshore Drive while investigating suspicious circumstances, according to Bolingbrook Police Department Lieutenant Mike Rompa.

"A 69-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds, authorities said.

"Alicia R. Coronel and Anthony E. Rataiczyk were pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Will County coroner's office.

"A preliminary investigation suggests Rataiczyk was the shooter in an apparent murder/suicide, according to Rompa. He is believed to be the only offender, Rompa said."

Source: Chicago Tribune...

"A Relationship Issue That Turned To Violence"

"COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OH — Two people are dead following a murder/suicide in Colerain Township.

"Officers were called to 8412 Chesswood Drive around 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

"Police say that a man and woman were found dead inside of the residence. Officers say that Maurizio Kollstedt, 43, and Tabitha Lynn Windham, 30, were found shot to death in the Colerain Township home.

"Following investigation, officers say that it appears Kollstedt shot and killed Windham before turning the gun on himself.

"`There is absolutely nothing that leads us to believe that this is anything other than a relationship issue that turned to violence,` says Mark Denney of the Colerain Police Department.

"Authorities say that Windham had two young children."

From FOX19...

Parents Dead, Kid Safe After Calling 911

"LAS VEGAS, NV — Las Vegas police who responded to child's 911 call say they found a man and a woman dead in an apparent murder/suicide.

"Authorities say they responded about 7 p.m. Wednesday to a home on 7023 Encore Way, near Paradise and Sunset roads.

"Police Lt. Ken Romane says a juvenile had called them saying her mother was asking for help.

"Romane says a boyfriend and girlfriend who had a child together were found dead. There was no indication that the child was hurt.

"Details about the couple's identity, the whereabouts of the child and what led to the incident weren't immediately available."

From KOLO8...

Recently Separated Couple Found Dead After Distress Call

"BOONES MILL, VA — A man in Boones Mill killed his wife and then himself early Thanksgiving morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s office.

"Police first received a 911 call from a woman in `major distress` at 1:28 a.m Thursday. When the call was disconnected, dispatchers called back, this time reaching a man.

"The man identified himself as Chris Cooper and told dispatchers he had just killed his wife and was about to kill himself.

"When police arrived at the 314 Cascade Lane scene about six minutes later, they found Angela Cooper, 39, and her husband, Christopher Cooper, 43, both dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

"According to a news release, evidence at the scene suggests Christopher Cooper killed his wife before turning the gun on himself.

"There is no history of domestic disturbance at the residence, but the couple was recently separated, Lt. Phillip Young confirmed Thursday evening.

"The couple leaves behind two children, ages 13 and 8, but neither was home during the incident, according to Young."

From roanoke.com...

Texas Identity Thieves Found Dead In Florida Keys

"BIG PINE KEY, FL — Detectives say they've confirmed the identities of two people found dead in a car on Big Pine Key Monday, and that it was a murder/suicide.

"The bodies of Jim Ovecka, 49, and Michelle Chapman, 54, were discovered by an employee of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District at 8:15 a.m. Monday inside a 2004 Honda Element parked in a wooded area past the end of 5th Avenue.

"The car was running and a hose was taped to the tailpipe and run into a back window of the car.

"Deputy Becky Herrin from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said it wasn't the auto's exhaust that killed them—Ovecka used a handgun to first shoot Chapman in the head, then shoot himself.

"Ovecka and Chapman were identified from Arizona drivers licenses found in the car and by fingerprints that were compared to a set of fingerprints from Corpus Christi, Texas.

"The couple had owned a restaurant in Corpus Christi, Herrin said, were arrested for stealing money through customers' credit cards. She said the two were given 10 years probation for stealing $200,000 and were required by the courts to pay back most of it."

From keysnet.com...

UPDATE:

11/30/2013 Couple had stolen over $200K in credit card scam...

Police Find Bodies During Welfare Check

"MESQUITE, TX — Mesquite police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide which was discovered on Tuesday night after police responded to a `welfare check` at a home located on 3425 Eastbrook Drive in Mesquite.

"When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered 42-year-old Sandra Middlebrook of Mesquite in the kitchen of the residence dead from gunshot wounds. Police said she was dead for several days. In the master bedroom, police discovered the body of 35-year-old Clinton Scott who died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Police said Scott was living at the home for several months but did not release further details regarding any possible relationship between Middlebrook and Scott. Police also did not reveal the source of the original call requesting the welfare check."

From inforney.com...

Police Unsure Who Shot Who

"EAST POINT, GA — Police in East Point say two people were found dead early Tuesday in a murder/suicide. They say the bodies of a man and woman in their 30s were found in a home on Potomac Court.

"Investigators say when they arrived at the home around 2:30 a.m., they found that both victims had been shot. They're not sure whether the man or the woman pulled the trigger, and they don't know what led to the shootings.

"Police say they have never been called to the home for any incidents before. The home is located on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood.

"The names of the victims have not been released."

From FOX Atlanta...

11-Year-Old-Girl Is Witness To Shooting

"JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Jacksonville Sheriff's office confirms a man and woman found dead inside of an Arlington apartment was, in fact, a murder/suicide.

"Police say 45-year-old Nichelle Simpson and 44-year-old Stephen Hartford were a couple. Detectives say Hartford pulled the trigger shooting Simpson first and then himself.

"Investigators now believe Simpson's 11-year-old daughter was a witness to the crime. She is now in the care of family.

"It happened inside an apartment around 1 a.m. at Kendall Lake Luxury Apartments, police said."

From WOKV...

Elderly Couple Found Dead

"PRESQUE ISLE, WI — On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8:24 p.m., the Dane County Sheriff’s Office transferred a 911 call to the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department reporting a possible domestic issue with the caller’s grandparents that reside in Presque Isle.

"The grandson received a call from his grandfather requesting to send help because he would be deceased.

"Deputies responded to the Presque Isle residence where they found 78-year-old Richard Thruman and 75-year-old Sandra Thruman both dead inside the residence.

"Vilas County officials said there is no threat to the community and that they are awaiting results of autopsies.

"The Vilas County Coroner’s Office and Vilas County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation into the incident."

Source: The Lakeland Times...

Killer Talks To Cop Before Shooting Himself

"GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A Gwinnett County man shot and killed himself in front of a police officer Monday afternoon. Officers then found the body of a woman who had been shot to death in the home, police said.

"Officers responded to a home in unincorporated Lawrenceville shortly after 2 p.m. due to a residential alarm, according to Cpl. Jake Smith with Gwinnett County police. A man, whose name was not released, opened the door of the Resthaven Drive home and answered an officer’s questions before pulling out a gun, Smith said.

"`After a few seconds the male produced a handgun and committed suicide,` Smith said in an emailed statement. `The male did not attempt to engage the officer before shooting himself.`

"Inside the home, officers found the body of a woman, believed to be the man’s wife, Smith said. The woman appeared to have been shot to death.

"Investigators had not determined a motive late Monday afternoon and were attempting to locate next of kin, Smith said."

From ajc.com...

Deadly Love

"MILLINGTON, TN — Two people were found dead at a house in Millington Monday morning. One of the victims is confirmed to be an art teacher from Millington Central High School.

"The Millington Police Department is investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.

"According to family members, Amy Lange and her estranged husband, Mark Perry, were found dead at a home located on 3829 Oakhurst Avenue.

"Lange was highly regarded as a Shelby County Schools teacher. She was previously honored as MCHS Teacher of the Year, as well as SCS Teacher of the Year.

"Mark Perry's father, James, said his son was struggling with the couple's breakup. The two were estranged, but still legally married.

"`Well it hurts, but I mean, it wasn't unexpected,` he said. `He truly, truly, truly loved that woman. That's what killed them both.`"

Full story at wmctv.com...

"Unfortunate Domestic Occurrence" Leaves 2 Dead

"INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indianapolis police say two people found dead of apparent gunshot wounds on the west side Sunday night were likely killed in a murder/suicide.

"Police responded to a report of a person shot just before 9 p.m. Sunday night on the 1000 block of Waldemere Ave. Upon arrival, officials said they found two people deceased with apparent gunshot wounds.

"Investigators said they believe the deaths to be the result of an `unfortunate domestic occurrence.`

"Police said no children were at home at the time of the shooting.

"The names of the victims have not been released."

From theindychannel.com...

Two Dead After Gunfire In Warehouse District

"FORT LAUDERDALE — Near a stretch of warehouses on Northeast 12th Terrace, a man and woman fell dead from gunfire Friday afternoon, causing bystanders to run for cover, witnesses said.

"Although police said it's too early to confirm Friday's deaths were a murder/suicide, one bystander said that's what happened: The man shot the woman, then killed himself.

"`He walked up to her, pointed a gun at her. She tried to smack the gun [away], and he shot her in the stomach,` Scott Ritchey said. `She screamed, fell to the ground and he shot her in the head.`

"Ritchey said he and his employee, Billy Breistol, were in a delivery truck making a pick up from a warehouse in the 1600 block of Northeast 12th Terrace about 3 p.m. when they heard the gunfire about 35 feet away.

"The woman's body was found in the middle of Northeast 12th Terrace face down. Police said they believe she worked near where she was found dead.

"The man's body was lying on its left side beside a white van parked next to a business on an isolated, warehouse-lined street near Dixie Highway."

Read more at sun-sentinel.com...

Stolen Guns Found With Dead Teens

"SOUTH JORDAN, UT — Two young boys found dead in the basement of a home in the Daybreak neighborhood a week ago died in a murder/suicide, police said Friday.

"An autopsy determined that Taylor Wheeler, 12, died of a single gunshot wound and Dayton Gessell, 15, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"But what South Jordan police still could not answer Friday, was whether the shooting of Taylor was an intentional act.

"`At this point we don't know if it was intentional or accidental, that's part of the investigative process,` said South Jordan Police Sgt. Sam Winkler.

"Taylor and Dayton were found dead inside a home at 4781 W. Pine Canyon Way on the evening of Nov. 15. Neither boy lived in the house. Three teens, including two brothers who live at the home, were also in the basement at the time — a 16-year-old and two 14-year-olds.

"Three guns were recovered from the house. Winkler said the guns had been reported as stolen that day. One of the weapons was used in both shootings. Winkler declined to say where the guns were stolen from.

"`That's part of the investigative process,` he said.

"Questions about why the boys had the guns or what they planned to do with them were also still being investigated Friday."

Read more at ksl.com...

Argument Over Loud Music Leads To Attempted Murder/Suicide

"MAGALIA, CA — The Butte County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in Thursday's attempted murder/suicide in Magalia.

"Butte County sheriff's deputies arrived on Northwood Drive at 10:45 a.m. to find Kirk Bullis, 46, injured with a gunshot wound and Stephen Carl Olson, 70, dead in his backyard with a gunshot wound to his head.

"Olson went to Bullis' house and shot him, then returned home and killed himself, Sgt. Jason Hail said.

"Paramedics were able to remove Bullis from the scene via ambulance and take him to a local hospital, Bowersox said.

"`What happened that led up to the shooting is still under investigation,` Sgt. Hail said.

"He added there was some history between Bullis and Olson regarding music complaints, and deputies were interviewing witnesses to learn more about the dispute.

"Neighbors told reporters that the two men have long had disputes over loud music."

From chicoer.com...

Deputies Find Elderly Couple Dead

"SHADY DALE, GA — Joseph Frank Lawson, Jr., and his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Lawson of Monticello were found dead in their home Monday evening, both victims of gunshot wounds.

"Apparently, Mr. Lawson first killed Mrs. Lawson, then killed himself, according to Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope. It is not clear when the tragedy occurred.

"Jasper County deputies were called to the home on Monday after family members had tried to reach the elderly Lawsons and were unable to.

"The deputies accompanied the Lawson’s sons, David and Joe, III, into the home, where the parents’ bodies were found.

"The bodies were taken to the crime lab, as is protocol. The medical examiner there, along with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation agreed that the evidence confirms the murder/suicide.

"Deputies had responded to a 911 hang-up at the residence on Sunday. The sheriff said that at that time the deputy who responded saw no evidence of foul play, and had no reason to make forcible entry.

"Deputies responded again about 6 p.m., Monday, after a telephone request, with the same result. However, an hour later, the sons met the deputies there and let them in. That is when the couple’s bodies were found. They were both deceased.

"Mr. Lawson was 82, and Mrs. Lawson was 86."

Source: The Monticello News...

Two Dead After Gunfire In Law Office

"OREGON, WI — A Madison couple are dead following what appears to be a murder/suicide Thursday afternoon in the town of Oregon.

"A 68-year-old man shot and killed his 63-year-old girlfriend, then killed himself, inside a law firm that also is a home, according to Dane County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Elise Schaffer.

"Deputies were called to the home office in the 1500 block of Storytown Road just before 3:30 p.m. and were still on the scene of the shooting at 5:30 p.m., Sheriff Dave Mahoney said.

"`A client and an associate were at the residence, male and female, for legal matters, and during the course of the meeting, the male pulled a firearm and shot the female, and then shot himself,` Mahoney said.

"Mahoney said he did not know how many shots were fired.

"Both died from their injuries, he said. `A homicidal gunshot wound, and what appears to be a suicide.`

"A Dane County medical examiner pronounced the couple dead at the scene, and autopsies will be performed Friday, Schaffer said."

Read more at the Wisconsin State Journal...

8-Year-Old Finds Parents Dead

"WAWAYANDA, NY — A Town of Wawayanda man shot and killed his wife early Thursday and then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life, State Police said.

"The incident occurred around 12:13 a.m. during a domestic dispute at their home at 123 McVeigh Road.

"Troopers said Manuel Lara, 51, shot his wife, Ada Lara, 32, with a shotgun during a dispute in their bedroom and then shot himself with the same weapon.

"The Laras were found dead by a relative, who called 911. That relative, sources said, was their eight-year-old son.

"State Police continue to investigate."

From midhudsonnews.com...

Recently Divorced Couple Found Dead

"FORT LAUDERDALE — Police identified Thursday the recently divorced couple found dead in their apartment following a murder/suicide.

"Robert Pirana, 46, and his ex-wife Diliana, 41, died of gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon, Detective DeAnna Greenlaw said.

"`The husband turned on the wife and shot her multiple times,` she said. `The husband then turned the firearm on himself.`

"A family member found their bodies in a unit at the Golden Eagle apartments at 2624 NE 32nd St. and called police. Their children were not home at the time and neighbors did not report hearing any gunshots, Greenlaw said.

"`Although this was an unfortunate situation, it did occur during the day while children would be attending school,` she said. `There were no children around to witness this.`

"Broward court records show the Piranas' divorce was finalized Nov. 13."

Source: Sun-Sentinel...

Three Dead In "Quiet, Rural Town"

""NEW MARKET, MD — The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says autopsies have concluded that the fatal shooting of three people in their home near the quiet, rural town of New Market was a murder/suicide.

"Capt. Tim Clarke disclosed the information Friday about 40-year-old Benyam Asefa; his 42-year-old wife Barbara Giomarelli; and their 3-month-old son Samuel Asefa.

"Clarke says a 5-year-old daughter who escaped unharmed didn't hide in the house, as investigators previously believed.

"The girl went to a neighbor's house in the subdivision and reported her mother, father and brother were all hurt, Clark said.

"He said the girl was unhurt and is now in the care of child protective services.

"Officials say they responded to the shooting in the 6800 block of Woods Court in the Pinehurst subdivision at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday to find the bodies.

"Clark said he didn't know of any suicide note. He said details of the shooting were sketchy because the surviving child is the only known witness.

"Clarke says that the deputies who responded may need counseling.

"`Well, any incident with this type of magnitude obviously affects everyone,` he says.

"People living in the small subdivision were in shock following the news."

From WTOP...

3 Dead, 2 Injured After Elderly Gunman's Rampage

"MIAMI, FL — An elderly South Florida man shot and killed two people and injured a third before turning the gun on himself in a series of shootings in Miami-Dade Wednesday, police said.

"Roberto G. Sousa, 72, was found dead near a blue Toyota Camry in the 15200 block of Southwest 177th Avenue Wednesday afternoon of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a deadly rampage at two different residences, Miami-Dade Police said Thursday.

"Police say the incident began when officers received a 911 call of a shooting at a home at 10330 Northwest 35th Avenue. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

"The victims, 79-year-old Jesus Fernandez and 77-year-old Miguel Enriquez, were airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center where Fernandez died of his injuries. Enriquez remains in critical but stable condition, police said.

"As officers investigated the shooting they learned a third victim, identified as 56-year-old Elio Acosta, was shot in a home at 10515 Northwest 36th Place. Acosta was pronounced dead by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

"Moments later, police learned of Sousa's suicide. The weapon found near Sousa was the same one used in the previous shootings, police said.

"Police said Sousa was known to the victims, but the exact nature of the relationship wasn't known. The motive behind the shooting is also unknown."

From NBC Miami...

Family Of Four Found Dead During Welfare Check

"ARLINGTON, MA — A married couple and their twin sons were found dead in a home on a quiet street in Arlington this afternoon by a police officer who had been asked to check on their well-being, said Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan’s office.

"The bodies were found around 12:07 [Monday] afternoon. The officer had been asked to perform the well-being check by a child caretaker, said Arlington Police Chief Frederick Ryan.

"The family has been identified as Scott Jones, 43, Mei Kum Jones, 43, both of Arlington, and their sons Colt and Cameron, who would have had their first birthday on November 26, said Ryan’s office in a release Monday evening.

"The home is on 45 Newland Road, near the Peirce Elementary School.

"Authorities released few other details but said they were not seeking any suspects and there was no threat to public safety."

Read more at boston.com...

Bodies Found In Street, Car

"WOODBRDIGE, NJ — Police are investigating a shooting in which a Brooklyn man apparently shot and killed his former companion, and then killed himself, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Robert Hubner, director of the Woodbridge Police Department, announced today.

"Stephanie Barrios, 29, of 205 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 18. She apparently was fatally shot while sitting in a car parked outside a house where she was residing.

"Also pronounced dead at the scene was her former companion, Luis Rosado, 46, of Brooklyn, N.Y. He apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"A preliminary investigation has classified the deaths as a murder/suicide, but the final determination awaits the results of autopsies that will be performed by the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office. The results were not immediately available.

"The investigation by Detective Dean Janowski of the Woodbridge Police Department and Investigator Gregory Morris of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that Rosado shot and killed Barrios before shooting himself. Two handguns were recovered from the scene.

"Police arrived to find Barrios had been shot inside a 2007 Mercedes that was parked in front of the home where she had been living with relatives.

"Rosado, who owned the vehicle, was found in the street near the parked car."

From njtoday.net...

Virginia State Senator "Fair" After Attempted Murder/Suicide

"MILLBORO, VA — Austin Gus Deeds, 24, is reported to have stabbed his father, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds, early on the morning of November 19 at the family home in Millboro, Virginia.

"A police press conference confirmed that Senator Creigh Deeds had been stabbed in the head and torso multiple times in his house on 26 Vineyard Drive in Millboro, Virginia. Inside the home, emergency responders found Gus Deeds with life threatening injuries that were consistent with a single gun shot wound, that's believed to have been self-inflicted. First responders attempted to save Gus Deeds life but the 24-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A police spokesperson confirmed that the senator and his son had an `altercation` on the morning of November 19. There was nobody else in the home at the time of the attack.

"After being stabbed, Senator Deeds stumbled out of his house and on to route 42 which is 45 yards from the house. He was found by his cousin who lives nearby. From there, Senator Deeds was brought to his cousin's farm, where he was then transported via helicopter to a hospital. His condition has been upgraded to `fair` as of 3:30 p.m. on November 19."

Read more at heavy.com...

"Don't Judge Me"

"WESTMINSTER, CO — Grieving family members [said] a man took a picture of his baby on Monday, posted it on Facebook, then shot and killed the girl and then shot himself.

"The mother of the baby called Westminster police about 9:35 a.m. and said when she woke up, her ex-boyfriend was standing over her with a handgun.

"The mother, Kimphone `Kim` Phanthavongsa, 21, told police there was an altercation and she ran out of her apartment at 7030 Stuart St. She called police from a neighbor’s apartment, saying her ex-boyfriend, Merrick McKoy, 22, had a gun and he was inside her apartment with their child.

"Westminster Police Investigator Wayne Read said when officers arrived, they heard gunshots. He said they found a child and an adult male with gunshot wounds.

"Both victims were taken to the hospital. Police confirm that 19-month-old Mia McKoy-Phanthavongsa died.

"`She just learned how to walk,` said a tearful Vannatda Sivixai. `What an angel. Whenever she smiled it was bright.`

"The condition of the suspect, McKoy, is unknown, police said.

"Police said McKoy had an active restraining order prohibiting him from being at that apartment.

"McKoy's Facebook page shows a photo of the man and the girl posted just before the shooting. Two other posts, after the photo said, `Ima miss stall lol [sic]` and `Don't judge me had no choice [sic].`"

Read more at The Denver Channel...

Killer Commits Suicide By Crashing Into Semi

"HOWELL, MI — Livingston County sheriff’s officials say an Oceola Township man killed his live-in girlfriend at their home and then committed suicide by intentionally striking a semi head-on in Monroe County.

"Authorities identified the crash victim as Mark William Herrick, 44. Neighbors identified the woman as Gail Dimitroff, 51, although police would not confirm that.

"Police discovered the woman dead in their home on 2557 Hilltop Lane in the Lakeshore Pointe subdivision around 2:30 p.m. Monday after the woman’s employer reported she hadn’t shown up for work.

"Officers searched for her boyfriend, identified as Herrick, and noticed his 2013 Chevrolet Malibu was gone. Police later learned the car was involved in a crash in Monroe County, and he was dead.

"`Preliminarily, the evidence points to this being a murder/suicide,` Livingston County Undersheriff Michael Murphy said. `We believe the 44-year-old man murdered the 51-year-old woman by blunt-force trauma. He then fled the scene and intentionally crashed his vehicle head-on into a semi, killing himself.`"

Source: Detroit Free Press...

Two Dead After Wife Pulls Out A Gun During Marital Dispute

"LAKE CITY, FL — Columbia county Sheriff's Office reports that Christopher Curry and Michelle Curry died at their residence on County Road 252B.

"On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 11:30 p.m. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call of a shooting at a residence on County Road 252B, north of Troy Road.

"Upon arrival Deputies found that Christopher Curry, 46, and Michelle Curry, 43, had been shot.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher Curry and Michelle Curry were involved in a dispute when Michelle retrieved a firearm and shot Christopher twice, which resulted in his death. It appears that Michelle then shot herself.

"Christopher was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. Michelle was transported to the Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased.

"The Crime Scene was processed by the CCSO Crime Scene Unit and the investigation is pending the results of the medical examiners investigation."

Source: Lake City Journal...

Pending Divorce May Have Triggered Botched Murder/Suicide Bid

"WILKES-BARRE, PA — Authorities say a woman who filed for divorce two weeks ago was shot and killed by her husband Thursday night in an apparent murder/suicide attempt.

"Jane Aiello, 47, of 389 Andover St., was fatally shot about 11:05 p.m. Thursday at her home. Her husband, 48-year-old Vito Aiello, who owns a Wilkes-Barre carpet cleaning business, then turned the gun on himself, according to prosecutors.

"Vito Aiello, who court records show has a history of troubled break-ups, was hospitalized at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, in critical condition. He's expected to survive, prosecutors said.

"Wilkes-Barre police responded to the family home for a report of shots fired with a woman shot in the chest and a man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Neighbors reported hearing four shots, followed by the couple's 15-year-old son running out wearing only shorts and screaming for help, saying his father had just shot his mother.

"Prosecutors said the investigation was in its early stages and would not comment on a possible motive.

"Court records show Jane Aiello filed for divorce Sept. 13. The divorce filing says the couple, who married Sept. 28, 1991, had an `irretrievably broken` relationship and that Vito Aiello's conduct had made his wife's `condition intolerable.`

"She was seeking alimony and spousal support against Vito Aiello, the owner of ILO Inc. Court records indicated Vito Aiello earns a `substantial income.`"

Read more at the Pocono Record...

Newlyweds Found Dead In Home

"FRESNO, CA — Financial struggles may have played a role in the apparent murder/suicide of a Fresno couple whose bodies found Saturday at a northwest Fresno home, police Lt. Mark Salazar said Sunday.

"A female relative who lives at the home in the 6500 block of West Celeste Avenue found the couple, shot to death, around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, police said. When officers arrived, the relative led them to the two victims in an upstairs room. The identities of the man and woman have not been released.

"Police believe the shooting might have occurred on Friday, the last time that family members had contact with them.

"Officers said they found a semi-automatic handgun next to the victims, who appear to be in their 30s. Family members and friends told police the couple were married three months ago in India.

"Police are still investigating and believe there are no outstanding suspects."

Source: Fresno Bee...

Bodies Found In Park Were Father & Son

""WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Investigators have ruled the the death of a father and son at Salem Lake Park on Wednesday a murder/suicide, according to police.

"Police determined the father and son met at Salem Lake. At some point Charles Timothy Nichols, Jr., 29, shot Charles Timothy Nichols, 58, prior to shooting himself.

"Nichols, Jr.’s mother, Janet Nichols, spoke to [reporters] Thursday, saying, `Charlie was defending me when it all happened. A couple of days before, my husband hurt me and my son found out and was upset. Charlie always stood up for me.`

"Friends of Nichols, Jr. are defending his mother’s statement.

"`He loved his family he loved his mom,` said Scotty Newsom, Charles Nichols, Jr.’s friend. `It was just inconceivable that he would do something just for spite to hurt somebody.`

"The ongoing investigation into this case revealed that there had been incidents of domestic violence within the family.

"The Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Charles Timothy Nichols died after being shot multiple times and Charles Timothy Nichols, Jr. died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Police responded to 1001 Salem Lake Road around 11:24 a.m. Wednesday in reference to the shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found the two men deceased in a gravel parking lot about 400 yards from the entrance to Salem Lake.

"It remains unclear if there were any witnesses to the shooting."

From WGHP...

Police Find Three Bodies During Welfare Check

"BRANDENBURG, KY — Three people found dead inside a Meade County home have been identified by Kentucky State Police.

"According to KSP, Ellen Cain, 42, her live-in boyfriend Warren Earl Tripp, 50, and Cain's 13 year old son all died of gunshot wounds. Neighbors identified the boy as Tucker Wimpee.

"Trooper Jeff Gregory said the bodies were discovered around 8 a.m. Friday at a home in the 300 block of Otterview Court in Brandenburg. The call that brought deputies to the home was made to Meade County 911 to check on the welfare of the residents there.

"State police estimate the deaths occurred around 7 a.m. Gregory said the shootings are being treated as a death investigation and that KSP is not looking for any suspects.

"Tucker Wimpee was the son of Meade County Sheriff's Deputy Phil Wimpee, a resource officer at Meade County High School. He is not involved. Court documents reveal a contentious history between Tripp and Phil Wimpee. In 2006, Tripp was charged with menacing. He was ordered to stay at least 500 feet from Wimpee and to not be present during the exchange of children for visitation.

"Court documents shed some light on a bitter custody battle over the years between Phil Wimpee and Ellen Cain. In 2010 Wimpee tried to get sole custody of Tucker and his older sister. At one point there was an emergency protective order issued for the children to keep them away from their mother's boyfriend, Tripp.

"In an affidavit, the children's father said he worried Tripp had the potential of mentally and emotionally affecting them for the rest of their lives. Neighbors said they never witnessed any trouble."

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Cops Nab Slasher Before He Can Kill Himself

"QUEENS, NY — A man stabbed his wife to death Friday with a knife in Queens and then jabbed the weapon into his own stomach in a failed suicide bid, police said.

"The couple’s three children fled the family’s Ozone Park apartment during the 2 a.m. attack, police said.

"Adalberto Sanchez, 50, accused his 41-year-old wife, Josefa Sanchez, of cheating on him, according to cops.

"One of their children called 911.

"Josefa Sanchez was found with multiple stab wounds facedown in her bed inside the second-floor apartment on 80th St. near Liberty Ave., police said.

"She was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where she died.

"Her husband stabbed himself once in the abdomen with the same knife before cops nabbed him and brought him to Jamaica Hospital for treatment, police said.

"Authorities said his wound was not life threatening. Charges against him are pending."

Source: NY Daily News...

Party Pooper Shoots Himself After Police Chase

"DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Authorities say the man wanted in connection to a murder at a birthday party this past weekend killed himself before U.S. Marshals could take him into custody on Friday.

"Police had been searching for 40-year-old Ohave Whitfield since last Saturday. They say he was a guest at a birthday party being thrown at a home on Crystal Lake Drive. They believe an argument turned violent, leading him to shoot and kill 53-year-old Alicia Johnson. Her daughter, 31-year-old Dana Johnson, was also shot during the incident.

"Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force caught up with Whitfield around noon on Friday in DeKalb County. When he spotted authorities, he got into the passenger seat of a car and fled the scene. They ended up in a parking lot near the intersection of Wesley Chapel Road and Snapfinger Woods Drive. That is where he pulled out a handgun and shot himself.

"The driver of the vehicle, who has not yet been identified, is cooperating with investigators."

From FOX Atlanta...

Brothers Found Dead In Apartment

"HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville Police confirmed two people were found dead inside a southwest Huntsville apartment unit.

"The discovery was made at the Pinecrest Apartments on Patton Road near Drake Avenue, before 7 p.m. Thursday.

"A neighbor called police, concerned with the welfare of the people inside the unit. When police arrived, they discovered two middle-aged men dead inside.

"Investigators identified the victims as Jacky and Ronnie Sanchez. They said it appears that Jacky shot Ronnie in the head and then shot himself in the head."

From WAFF.com...

Dead Couple Found During Welfare Check

"HOLLADAY, UT — Investigators believe a Holladay couple whose bodies were found in their home late Wednesday night were victims of a murder/suicide.

"Unified Police Lt. Justin Hoyal said Thursday that detectives and forensics personnel worked through the night inside a home at 2647 E. Valley View Ave, investigating the deaths of 78-year-old Mildred T. Clayton-Kunz and her husband, Larry P. Kunz, 79.

"Hoyal said UPD officers were dispatched to the home after a 911 call from relatives about 8:30 p.m. seeking a welfare check on the couple.

"`Family members of the deceased had gone over to check on Larry and Mildred Kunz as they had not heard from them for some time,` Hoyal said. `The last anyone talked to them was around the end of October or first of November.`

"Getting no response upon arrival, officers forced entry into the home and located the bodies of the couple, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Hoyal declined to specify the location of the wounds, though he did say a firearm was found near Larry Kunz."

Source: Salt Lake Tribune...

Four Dead In "Horrifying" Triple Murder/Suicide

"PHOENIX, AX — Mike Sanders left his north Phoenix home in his car, stopped a couple blocks away and then walked back to the house to ambush his estranged wife, teenage daughter and brother-in-law, killing them all before he ran and shot himself to death, police said.

"The bodies of Carol Sanders, 51, their 14-year-old daughter, Audrey, and Carol Sanders' 49-year-old brother, Thomas Fitzpatrick, were found Tuesday afternoon, said Phoenix police Sgt. Trent Crump. Mike Sanders' body was later found a short distance away along a bridle path behind the home.

"Carol Sanders had gone to the family's home to gather some personal belongings to set off the horrific chain of events.

"Crump said Mike Sanders, 53, is believed to have seen Fitzpatrick in a car in the driveway, shot him and then shot him again after he fell out of the car, Crump said.

"Mike Sanders then spotted his wife and daughter in the garage, walked to the garage and closed the door. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots and then saw Mike Sanders run from the garage, Crump said.

"Mike Sanders dragged his wife's body into the backyard and set it on fire before killing himself, police said. Her body was so badly burned, police could not determine whether she was shot, though they believe she was, Crump said.

"`We found his vehicle at a location a few blocks from here,` Crump said. `He left identification in that vehicle, which indicates to us he was coming up here and knew he may not return.`

"According to court paperwork filed using that address, Carol Sanders filed for divorce and an order of protection less than a month ago.

"Neighbors in the area of 51st Street and Thunderbird Road said they heard gunshots ring out around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

"Crump called the scene `horrifying.`"

From KPHO...

"Respected Physician" Kills Wife, Self

"SPRINGFIELD, MO — Autopsy results have been released in the death of Rudolph and Stephanie Fajardo showing the couple died as a result of gunshot wounds.

"According to Springfield Police Department spokeswoman Lisa Cox, initial indications from the crime scene and a follow-up investigation show that Rudoph Fajardo shot and killed Stephanie Fajardo before taking his own life.

"The investigation is ongoing until a final determination is made.

"Based on the investigation information, no suspects are being sough and there is no indication of a threat or danger to others in the community.

"A final determination of the cause and manner of the deaths will be made by the Medical Examiner’s Office at a later date, says Cox.

"According to Cox, a little after 5:37 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, Springfield police responded to 2100 E. Norshire to check on the well-being of two individuals after a call from a child in the home.

"When police arrived, the bodies of the couple were discovered in a bedroom. The seven-year-old who made the call, and three other children ages six, three, and one, were also found in the home.

"None of the children were physically injured.

"According to CoxHealth, Rudolph Fajardo had been employed as a physician at CoxHealth since July 2008. CoxHealth adds that, during his time at CoxHealth, Dr. Fajardo was a respected physician."

From OzarksFirst.com...

Time Takes A Cigarette

"BROOKLYN, NY — An indie rock musician killed three former bandmates and wounded another in East Williamsburg early Monday before going to the roof and shooting himself, police said.

"The victims were members of an Iranian rock band, The Yellow Dogs, which formed in Tehran in 2006 and called Brooklyn home, according to their Wikipedia page.

"The shooter was found dead on the roof from a single blast from a .308-caliber rifle, apparently fired from the bottom of his chin, a source said.

"One spent shell casing was next to the body, suggesting the self-inflicted wound was the only round fired from the roof, the source said.

"The gunman has not been identified. Sources said he was kicked out of the band recently for selling equipment.

"The slaughter began shortly after midnight at 318 Maujer Street.

"Police converged on Morgan Ave. and Grand St. after receiving reports of a man with a rifle. Once inside, they found the home scattered with shell casings, cops said.

"On the second floor, Soroush Farazmand, 27, was found lying face up, dead from a gunshot wound to the chest.

"Two others, Arash Farazmand and Ali Eskandarian were found dead on the third floor, both from gunblasts to the head.

"Farazmand, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, was lying face down in a bedroom, while Eskandarian was in a nearby living room.

"A 22-year-old man was also wounded in the right arm and elbow. He was sent to Elhurst Hospital and is in stable condition.

"During the rampage, two others took cover inside a first floor bathroom. The gunman fired into the bathroom, but didn't hit them, cops said.

"The gunman didn't fire at police, and the officers did not fire their weapons, cops said."

Read more at NYDailyNews.com...

Killer Drops Off Wife's Body Before Shooting Himself

"ALLIANCE, OH — A Columbiana County man called Alliance police to report that he murdered his ex-wife before turning a gun on himself when officers arrived at the scene.

"According to city police, Lee M. Toalston, 31, sustained life-threatening injuries following a dispute that allegedly started outside his ex-wife's residence in the 1600 block of Burt Avenue and progressed to a nearby parking lot across from Easterday Pharmacy.

"Sgt. David Bair said that it appeared as if Toalston may have committed the crime elsewhere and transported his ex-wife's body, which was wrapped in blankets and deposited next to a dumpster in the outpatient Alliance Community Hospital parking lot near Burt Avenue and College Street.

"Toalston was transported from the scene to Alliance Community Hospital and airlifted to Akron General Hospital, where his prognosis is dire.

"Police withheld the female's name pending notification of family as of press time, but a Columbiana County online case docket notes that a judge approved Toalston's divorce from wife Holly in September."

From the Alliance Review...

Lady Shooter Phones It In

"WOODSTOCK, OH — A woman told 911 that she killed her husband, then fatally shot herself as a Champaign County deputy arrived outside her Woodstock home Saturday evening, authorities said yesterday.

"The dead are identified as Helen Meeks, 53, and David Meeks, 46, according to a release from the Champaign County sheriff’s office.

"The husband and wife died of gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s office said.

"Union County dispatchers received the call from Mrs. Meeks just before 7 p.m. Saturday and transferred it to the Champaign County 911 center. Woodstock is near the Union County line.

"The first deputy who pulled up to 239 E. Bennett St. heard a gunshot come from within the house, the sheriff’s release said.

"Deputies then entered the house and found the couple inside."

From the Columbus Dispatch...

Just Released From Jail, Grandpa Goes On Shooting Spree

"GRANITEVILLE, SC — A Graniteville man, just released from jail, went to the home of his estranged wife on Saturday and shot and killed his grandson, according to the Aiken County Coroner's Office.

"He then took his own life, an incident witnessed by an off-duty police officer, according to the report.

"Ronald W. Wilson, 67, of 925 Whaley Pond Road, according to witnesses, went to the residence of his estranged wife, who lived at 923 Whaley Pond Road, and shot and killed his 16-year-old grandson, Gerald Wilson.

"The suspect's estranged wife and the live-in girlfriend of the victim were able to escape the dwelling without injury.

"The suspect's estranged wife notified an off-duty police officer for assistance, who then witnessed Wilson take his own life, according to the report.

"The suspect had just been released from jail for a previous domestic violence issue within the past 72 hours, officials said.

"The investigation is ongoing."

Source: Aiken Standard...

Elderly Couple Pronounced Dead At Scene

"MODESTO, CA — On Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at approximately 5:18 p.m., Modesto Police Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Monticello Ave after receiving a report that two adults were possibly deceased inside of the residence. The original call was made by a family member.

"Officers arrived at the residence and confirmed that there were two bodies inside. The male and female both suffered from gunshot wounds. Ambulance and fire personnel attempted to treat them both, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.

"The deceased have been identified as Donald Shively 89 years and Lillian Shively 70 years, (husband and wife), both Modesto residents. The investigation is still ongoing. At this time in the investigation it appears this was a murder/suicide."

Source: Modesto Press...

Suspected Killer Botches Suicide During SWAT Standoff

"PEORIA, IL — The abduction of a woman by her estranged husband early Monday reached a protracted conclusion Tuesday with the discovery of her body and an ensuing standoff with her alleged killer.

"Phouvone Sophanavong, 45, held police at bay with a gun for more than nine hours in his home at 703 NE Monroe St. that his family apparently has owned for decades. The same residence had been searched Monday night by authorities trying to sort out the disappearance of his wife, Laongdao Phangthong.

"About 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, a police operation that appeared long-stagnant to outside observers burst with a flurry of activity after Sophanavong shot himself in the chest during the course of negotiations with police.

"`He made a decision to potentially end his own life,` Peoria police Chief Steve Settingsgaard said minutes after Sophanavong was rushed from the scene by ambulance.

"The 28-year-old Laotian woman’s body was found about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the north parking deck at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Someone arriving at the hospital recognized her vehicle as one police had been seeking, and hospital security found her body inside.

"Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said Phangthong’s apparent cause of death was at least one gunshot wound. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday."

From pjstar.com....

Shooter Dead At Scene, Victim Airlifted To Hospital

"KISSIMMEE, FL — Kissimmee Police Department detectives continue to investigate a shooting that became an attempted murder/suicide in a neighborhood blocks from Lake Tohopekaliga that left one person dead and another wounded Tuesday.

"The victim, 64-year-old Martha Smith, was shot by 81-year-old William Marble, who then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.

"Police received the call around 5 p.m. regarding the shooting and responded to 510 Poinsettia Lane, a block from Neptune Road in the Lakeshore subdivision.

"In the 9-1-1 call, Smith reported being shot twice, once in the face and hand. She also said she thought she was shot in the chest. She told a dispatcher that Marble shot her.

"Nearby residents said they didn’t hear any gunshots before a handful of police cruisers descended upon the neighborhood.

"Police spokesperson Stacie Miller confirmed Marble was pronounced dead on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She had no details of any relationship between he and Smith, saying only they are both caregivers for the homeowner.

"Miller reported that Smith was airlifted to a local hospital, where she was listed in stable condition as of early Wednesday afternoon."

From aroundosceola.com...

Police Find Three Dead In Apartment Complex

"HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — State police continue to investigate after three people were found dead today in an apparent double murder/suicide at a Westmoreland County apartment complex.

"Police are now trying to determine the connection between the three people.

"Trooper Stephen Limani says someone reported hearing gunfire shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Hempfield Heights complex on 154 West Hills Drive in Hempfield Township.

"A man and woman were found shot to death in the parking lot.

"State police went door to door, telling residents to stay inside while the SWAT team took up positions around the complex.

"`[Police] told everyone in there don’t leave at all,` a witness said.

"By late morning, police had identified the suspected shooter inside one of the apartments.

"Using a bullhorn, negotiators spent the better part of the day trying to convince the suspect to surrender.

"`Upon arrival to the scene, we discovered there were two individuals, a male and a female, who were deceased outside of a residence, one of the apartment complexes,` said Trooper Steve Limani, of Pennsylvania State Police. `We started an active investigation to look for the person that was the perpetrator in this particular case. We focused on one of the apartments, and subsequently, after several hours, were able to breach that apartment. And when we went inside, we found an individual deceased in there, which appears to be a self-inflicted type of gunshot wound.`

"Police have not released the names of the deceased, or speculated on a motive."

From CBS Pittsburgh...

Divorce Finalized With Bullets

"WEST CHESTER, OH — When West Chester Police responded to 7987 Barret Road around 5 a.m. Wednesday they found Candi Dunn, 32, dead inside her car in the driveway. West Chester Police Sgt. Steve Oakes said her husband, Brian Dunn, 34, shot and killed her.

"About an hour later, Mason Police found Brian Dunn dead at 811 Trustway Court. Police said he suffered `a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head.`

"Candi Dunn died from a gunshot wound, according to an autopsy report released by the Butler County Coroner’s Office.

"The couple was married with three children, but in the middle of a contentious divorce.

"`These domestic related situations, they’re heated,` West Chester Police Sgt. Steve Oakes said. `Tempers are flaring, people are losing their tempers. It’s becoming more common.`

"West Chester Police said Brian Dunn has no prior criminal record, but officers have been to the home on Barret Road `three or four times` in the past two years for domestic related incidents.

"The Dunns filed for divorce in April, according to Annette Lolli, Butler County Domestic Relations Court Administrator.

"`It’s a tragic thing, and heartbreaking for the families and relatives involved,` Lolli said.

"The couple’s divorce trial was scheduled for Dec. 16, according to Candi Dunn’s divorce attorney, Ched Peck.

"He said the couple had a history of domestic disputes, but `nothing to this magnitude.`"

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Victim's Body Found In Trash Can Behind False Wall

"NASHVILLE, TN — South Precinct detectives are investigating a bizarre murder/suicide case in South Nashville.

"According to police, the victims were a girlfriend and boyfriend who apparently died days apart. It happened at a home at 928 Ilawood Drive in South Nashville.

"On Monday, officers responded to the home to conduct a welfare check at the request of Jesse Meece's mother. She was told by his employer that he had not been to work since October 30.

"When officers entered Meece's home, they found the 45-year-old dead on the couch from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.

"Officers recalled they had responded to the same home on October 29 for a welfare check on Meece's girlfriend, 45-year-old Beth Straub. Straub's employer had called police on October 29 after she did not show up to work.

"During that welfare check, officers spoke to Meece who was at the home and told police Straub had left and did not return after an argument. He allowed officers to check inside the home, and they did not find Straub.

"According to police reports, officers and crime scene experts found evidence of recent construction in the basement during the investigation Monday night. They discovered a makeshift wall which was covering a 96-gallon wheeled trash can. Attached to the trash can was a PVC pipe that had been run into the home's sewer line. When the lid of the trash can was lifted, detectives found a Plexiglas window surrounded by a foam sealant.

"The trash can was taken intact to the Medical Examiner's Office where it was unsealed. A woman's body thought to be that of Straub's was found inside, along with some deodorizer.

"The police department has no record of any trouble between Meece and Straub.

"The investigation is ongoing."

From newschannel5.com...

Father And Son Pronounced Dead At Home

"PLEASANT GROVE, AL — Authorities believe the deaths of a father and son found fatally shot in Pleasant Grove were a murder/suicide, police said Tuesday.

"Don K. Herring, 82, and his son, 58-year-old David Phillip Herring, were found Sunday morning at Don Herring's home. Both are longtime Pleasant Grove residents.

"A relative found their bodies at Don Herring's home at 535 5th Court about 10:53 a.m. They were pronounced dead at 10:57 a.m.

"Authorities initially were investigating the deaths as a possible double suicide. However, Pleasant Grove police Sgt. Danny Reid said Tuesday that autopsy results indicate Don Herring shot his son and then shot himself.

"Don Herring had been making suicidal comments for months, and in recent weeks had talked about `taking his son with him` police said. The trajectory of the bullets and statements from family members indicate murder/suicide, Reid said."

From al.com...

Shooter Confesses To Brother Before Killing Himself

"HODGES, SC — Early Tuesday morning, 41-year-old Felicia Yvette Rayford was found dead in her 2906 Nation Road home in Hodges just before 12:45 a.m. She was found lying in her living room floor. Greenwood coroner Sonny Cox stated she had been shot at least one time.

"Charles Ray Belcher, Sr., age 46, was found about the same time at his home at 234 Devore Road in Donalds. According to The Index Journal, Coroner Ronnie Ashley identified Belcher and stated he died of a gunshot wound to the chest. This contradicts the news story covered by WYFF4, who reported Belcher committed suicide with a gunshot to the head.

"Officials from Greenwood and Abbeville believe the incidents are related. Belcher made a phone call to his brother stating he had killed his girlfriend and was going to kill himself. Belcher then called a female friend, who contacted authorities.

"It appears Belcher went to Yvette Rayford's home, shot her, and then returned home and took his own life.

"State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Abbeville County Sheriff's Office are working on Belcher's case, and the Violent Crimes Task Force continues to investigate the Hodges murder.

"So far there has been no motive released for the shooting. It's believed Yvette and Belcher were in a relationship."

Source: examiner.com...

"It's A Very Bizarre Incident"

"CLARKS SUMMIT, PA — A nurse has apparently shot dead a 79-year-old patient at the nursing home where she worked before turning the gun on herself.

"In a case that has baffled investigators, Aimee Larkin, a 42-year-old licensed nurse from Dunmore, Pennsylvania apparently brought a semi-automatic handgun to her night shift at Abington Manor in Clarks Summit on Monday.

"Shortly before 5.30pm, she fatally shot Howard Kinney in the chest before shooting herself in the head, South Abington Township Police Chief Robert Gerrity said. Other workers found the bodies.

"Investigators have said they have no idea why Larkin would carry out the murder-suicide.

"`We're actively investigating this, conducting a lot of interviews, but right now we're at a loss, actually, as to what the motive was,` he said.

"He said investigators don't know whether the weapon was hers and said that it was unclear whether their relationship went beyond that of caregiver and patient.

"They did not leave a note and employees at Abington Manor said they haven't noticed any unusual behavior from the nurse or the patient.

"`It's a very bizarre incident,` Gerrity said, adding that `we may never know` the motive.

"Larkin had worked there since 2011 and her Facebook profile appears to indicate that she was married. Kinney, from Overfield Township, had lived there for about two years."

Source: Daily Mail [UK]...

Couple Found Dead In Cabin

"MEADOW LAKE, AK — Alaska State Troopers say they're investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found shot inside a home in the Meadow Lakes area outside Wasilla on Sunday.

"Both were shot in the head and a pistol was found next to the man, troopers said an a report posted online.

"They were identified as Natasha Clark, 32, and Anthony Torres, 41.

"The shootings happened in a cabin off Sylvan Road, troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said.

"Clark and Torres knew each other and were involved in a relationship, Peters said.

"A family member called troopers around 9 a.m. Sunday after going to the cabin and `becoming suspicious` that something was wrong, Peters said. The victims' vehicles were parked at the property but it didn't look like anyone was home.

"Troopers said they found the two people dead inside when they arrived.

"`Investigation revealed both parties suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the head. A pistol was found at the scene next to Torres,` troopers wrote.

"An investigation is underway, troopers said."

From adn.com...

Deputies Find Bodies After 911 Call

"CASA GRANDE, AZ — A murder/suicide is under investigation by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Casa Grande.

"On Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 3:53 p.m., the Pinal County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call that shots had been fired in the 10000 block of North Baltimore Drive in Casa Grande.

"When deputies arrived, they located a man and a woman, both dead, in a yard. Both individuals appeared to have died from gunshot wounds.

"The woman was 45 years old and the man was 46 years old. The two were married.
Based on evidence at the scene, detectives say the man shot his wife and then shot himself. Detectives are still in the process of trying to notify next of kin who are out of state. It's not clear at this time what the motive for the shooting was and the case remains under investigation."

From KVOA...

Bodies Found In Garage

"LEBANON, PA — The deaths of a Lebanon husband and wife found dead of gunshot wounds have been ruled a murder/suicide, Lebanon County Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Yocum said Saturday.

"Yocum made the ruling after autopsies were performed Saturday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center near Allentown.

"The couple's names still had not been released Saturday night.

"City police were sent to 454 New St. shortly after noon Friday for a death investigation. Police said the couple's bodies were found in a garage behind their home.

"Police said the victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man.

"`A firearm was located at the scene, and police are not seeking any suspects or believe any other persons were involved,` according to a news release issued by police Friday."

From ldnews.com...

Two Dead After Violent Breakup

"NORTH AMITYVILLE, NY — A 35 year old North Amityville man stabbed his girlfriend to death then killed himself after she told him they were breaking up in their North Amityville home on Saturday, November 2 at approximately 9:40 pm.

"First Precinct police officers responded to 3 North Drive following a 911 call reporting that a man was stabbing a woman at that address.

"When police arrived, they discovered Virginia Vasquez, 32, and her boyfriend Stephen Guillaume, 35, dead in the doorway of their home.

"Vasquez’s 14-year-old daughter was cut on the hand when she attempted to help her mother. She was taken to an area hospital where she will undergo surgery on her hand. Vasquez’s 4-year-old son, who was also in the home at the time, was unharmed.

"Detectives learned that Guillaume began stabbing Vasquez after she told Guillaume that they were breaking up.

"The investigation is continuing."

From newsli.com...

"They Were Really Quiet People"

"GLENDALE, AZ — Family and friends are mourning the loss of a valley strip club manager and his girlfriend. On Sunday morning, police found their bodies inside their home near 75th Avenue and Deer Valley Road.

"43-year-old Sean Dubowik and 35-year-old Christy Harr were both found shot to death. Police say Dobowik shot and killed Harr before turning the gun on himself.

"Glendale Police arrived at the scene around 3 a.m. to find Dubowik and Harr's bodies.

"`They were really quiet people. They kept to themselves. The guy worked on bikes. They had nice cars, they looked like they had a nice life and all of a sudden all of this just happens,` said Joseph Capaldi, a neighbor.

"Police say another adult and three children were also inside the house when the couple died. They were not hurt.

"`Right in front of these kids' eyes. I'm pretty sure they saw a lot of stuff that happened,` said Capaldi.

"Investigators believe Dubowik shot his girlfriend, then turned the gun on himself and pulled the trigger.

"`This is a nice neighborhood. You wouldn't expect a homicide..suicide going on. It's pretty disturbing I have to say,` said Capaldi.

"Dubowik ran or owned several topless bars in the valley over the years and neighbors say his girlfriend Christy was also in the business.

"Workers at the gentlemen's club where Dubowik worked did not want to comment."

Video & more at myfoxphoenix.com...

Bodies Found After No-Show Prompts Welfare Check

"KNIGHTDALE, NC — A couple was found dead Thursday evening in their home in the Mingo Creek subdivision, apparent victims of a murder/suicide, police said.

"Yul Brynner Barber and Veronica Sutton-Wheeler, both 49, were dead when police went to the house on the 600 block of Bellefont Court shortly after 7:30 p.m. Police had been asked to check on the couple’s welfare after Yul Barber did not show up for work.

"Barber died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, town spokesman Brian Bowman said.

"Police did not disclose how Sutton-Wheeler died.

"The two victims were discovered by Barber’s employer and his older brother, Jerome Barber. In the 911 call, Yul Barber’s employer said he came to check on him because he missed work and he had `never missed a day of work in his life.`

"His employer told the 911 dispatcher he called Knightdale Police to check on him around 11 a.m., but two officers could not get in the house without a family member.

"Yul Barber’s employer told the dispatcher he returned to the house with Jerome Barber, but no police officers, to check for themselves around 7:30 p.m.

"Records show Yul Barber has a criminal record going back about 30 years in Cumberland County. Barber had been charged four times for driving while impaired between 1988 and 1993. He was also charged with assault on a female in 1989, though that charge was dismissed."

From newsobserver.com...

"History Of Violence" Ends In Gunfire

"ACWORTH, GA — The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Thursday two people discovered dead in a west Cobb home were killed in a murder/suicide.

"On Wednesday afternoon, the Cobb County Police Department was called to the Benbrooke subdivision, which is off County Line Road between Burnt Hickory and Due West roads, south of Acworth.

"Police discovered the body of Susan Sheriff, 45, who had been shot by her husband, Christopher Kpendema, 49, who was also found dead in the basement of the Benbrooke Drive home, said Cobb Police Sgt. Dana Pierce.

"The 18-year-old son of the couple had called police to report the shooting.

"Pierce said there had been a prior history of violence between the couple."

Read more at MDJonline.com...