Young Couple Found Dead In Apartment Bedroom

"ST. LOUIS, MO — A man and a woman were found shot to death inside an apartment Thursday night in what appears to be a murder/suicide, police said.

"Family members who went to check on the couple found the bodies and called police about 8:20 p.m. The apartment is in the 3800 block of Gustine Avenue in south St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood.

"Authorities found Maya Williams and her boyfriend, Davion Gleghorn, both 22, dead of gunshot wounds to the head. Gleghorn had a gun in his hand, police said.

"The bodies were found in a bedroom of the apartment. Authorities said Gleghorn shot Williams and then himself.

"It wasn't clear when the shooting took place. Family members went to check on the couple because they hadn't heard from them for some time, police said, but authorities did not provide a timeline."

From stltoday.com...

Sister Dead, Brother Hospitalized After Argument Escalates

"IMPERIAL, MO — A 55-year-old woman was shot and killed by her brother in an argument Sunday afternoon, and the brother then shot himself in his head, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The brother, 47, was air-lifted to an area hospital for treatment.

"The Sheriff's Office was not releasing either name.

"Sheriff Oliver `Glenn` Boyer said in a news release that a police investigation indicated that the son `retrieved a firearm, shot his sister and then shot himself.`

"Sheriff's deputies were called out about 3:10 p.m. to a disturbance in the 5400 block of Old Lemay Ferry Rd.

"The woman had called the dispatch center and said that her brother was out of control, according the Sheriff's Department. At that point, the dispatcher lost phone contact. About one minute later the dispatch center received a second call from the same address from another woman—identified as their mother—who said that her son was on the floor bleeding from his head. The mother said that her daughter was also bleeding and that she was outside in the driveway.

"Once they arrived, the deputies found the sister dead in the driveway of the home. Deputies found her brother with a gunshot wound on the porch of the home. The brother lives at the home.

"Their mother, 81, told authorities that her son and daughter had gotten into a verbal argument, which escalated.

"The investigation is continuing."

From the Post-Dispatch...

Two Dead On Thanksgiving Morning

"BLUE SPRINGS, MO — A man and a woman are dead following a case of domestic violence that police say ended in a fatal shooting. A Blue Springs home at 2324 Northeast 23rd became a crime scene Thanksgiving morning.

"`Even if it isn`t Thanksgiving, it`s one of those calls that it`s hard for the families, being close to the holidays. It is rough for law enforcement and for the families involved,` said Sergeant Joe Fanara of the Blue Springs Police Department.

"Police arrived to the scene at about 7:30 on Thursday morning.

“`Once the officers showed up, they did hear the sound of shots fired inside of the residence,` Sgt. Fanara said.

"Police say that in addition to the two people killed there was a third person inside the home. Police confirm that man ran through the backyard after officers heard gunshots, but they aren't looking at him as a suspect.

"`We did have another gentleman who was inside of the residence that we don't believe was involved that possibly witnessed what occurred inside of the residence, and we are questioning him at this time,` Sgt. Fanara said."

From WDAF TV...

Murder Suspect Shoots Himself In SWAT Standoff

"MCFALL, MO — A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a person whose body was found in a burning home over the weekend apparently killed himself during a standoff with law enforcement officers in northwest Missouri.

"David Call, 50, of Kansas City, died Monday night inside a home near the Gentry County town of McFall, Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright said. Call was charged earlier Monday with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, second-degree arson and the abandonment of a corpse after firefighters found a body inside a burning home on Sunday in Trenton.

"Call fired upon officers when they arrived to arrest him and then barricaded himself in the house, said Sgt. Jake Angle of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Authorities tracked Call to the home in McCall, a Gentry County town of about 90 residents northwest of Pattonsburg, by following his cell phone pings because he was a person of interest in the Trenton case.

"No one was injured during the standoff.

"Negotiators lost contact with Call just after 8 p.m., Angle said.

"`At that time, a SWAT team entered the residence and found the suspect deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot,` Angle said.

"No other details were released about the Trenton case, including the identification and gender of the victim."

From mysanantonio.com...

Police Find Elderly Couple Dead

"FENTON, MO — A married couple is dead after what police say was a murder/suicide in Fenton. Investigators are on the scene on Rockshire Drive.

"At approximately 6:05 a.m. today, officers received a call for a shooting on 713 Rockshire Drive.

"Upon arrival, officers found two victims dead of apparent gunshot wounds. A relative of the victims called police to the scene.

"The victims were identified as James Roesslein, 81, and Patsy Roesslein, 77, who lived at the address. The two were husband and wife, and `all indications at this point in the investigation point to the causes of death being a murder-suicide,` says a news release from St. Louis County Police Department Public Information Coordinator Sgt. Brian Schellman.

"Through their initial investigation, detectives believe James Roesslein shot his wife, and then took his own life."

From CBS St. Louis...

Bodies Found In Separate Counties

"WILLARD, MO — Investigators with the Greene County Sheriff's Department have identified two people shot to death Monday night. They now consider the shootings to be a murder/suicide.

"Sandra Pendergrass, 48, of Bois D'Arc, was found shot to death in the road in the 600 block of Pershing in Willard, Missouri about 7:30pm.

"Witnesses called deputies after seeing a man point a gun at Pendergrass on Farm Road 124, then drive off with her in a pickup truck.

"Investigators then went to Dade County, where they found Pendergrass' estranged husband, Todd Pendergrass, 48, dead of apparent suicide.

"Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott released a statement Tuesday, saying; `Investigators learned that Todd Pendergrass had confessed to killing Sandra to his daughter and brother before taking his own life. Our condolences are with the Pendergrass family as they cope with this double tragedy.`

"Autopsies on the couple are scheduled later this week. Arnott says the investigation is still on-going."

From OzarksFirst.com...

Argument Leads To Death Of Pair

"ST. CHARLES, MO — Police are investigating the deaths of a couple who appear to be the victims of a murder/suicide.

"According to St. Charles Police Officer Erik Lawrenz, police were dispatched at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the first block of Red Cedar Court in reference to a suicidal person.

"Police have identified the victims as Justin L. Frister, 32, of St. Charles, and Jacquelyn N. Adams, 22, of Creve Coeur; both had been shot.

"Lawrenz said a preliminary investigation revealed that the man and woman had been in a relationship and prior to the call, they had been arguing. The man was pronounced dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The woman was rushed to a hospital where she later died from her wounds.

"Police have not released their names pending notification of their families."

From stltoday.com...

Motive Unknown In Death Of Neighbors

"EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO — The violence on July 4 that took the lives of two men in Excelsior Springs has neighbors confused over what happened.

"According to neighbors, Todd Logan, 53, shot and killed his neighbor Cletis Southwick, 49, as Cletis returned to his home from a friend’s house.

"Neighbors [told reporters] that residents of the Excelsior Manor Mobile Home Park were watching fireworks earlier in the evening. Then, at about 11:20 p.m., as Cletis Southwick returned to his trailer, they say Logan opened fire on him and then turned the gun on himself.

"Logan died that night from a self-inflicted gunshot, as police surrounded the area. Southwick was taken to Liberty Hospital but died Sunday night.

"Neighbors say the two had a disagreement in the past, but they thought the men had patched things up.

"They do not recall the two having an argument or any kind of words before Logan shot Southwick.

"Neighbors described Southwick as a well-liked and friendly man who worked as a maintenance worker at the trailer park."

From WDAF-TV...

Couple Found On Road Dead

"NEOSHO, MO — The investigation continues into the deaths of two people discovered near a residence on Route AA Thursday.

"`About 2:30 p.m., dispatch received a call from motorist said that they were on AA highway between Gateway Drive and I-49 and that there were two bodies lying on the road,` Newton County Sheriff Ken Copeland said. `When deputies got there, they observed a pickup truck and a passenger vehicle pulled off to the side of the road on Highway AA. There was a male body lying by the truck, and a female’s body lying by the passenger vehicle. Both appeared to have died from gunshot wounds. We did recover a firearm. It appears at this point to look like a homicide-suicide.`

"The pair have been identified as Ann Kelley, 69, and Edwin Kelley, 73, both of Neosho.

"`I don’t know if they are divorced or estranged,` the sheriff said. `We are still checking into that. It appears that both had filed ex parte [orders] against each other, and they were known to the Neosho Police Department to have numerous disturbances and confrontations in the past year over divorce.`

"Autopsies will be conducted Springfield today, the sheriff said."

From neoshodailynews.com...

Dad & Son Found Dead In State Park

"WILDWOOD, MO — The case of two men found fatally shot in the Babler State Park on Tuesday night is now being classified as a murder/suicide, St. Louis County police said Wednesday.

"The victims are identified as Douglas Potter, 57, and his son, Joseph Potter, 20. They both lived in the 16800 block of Westglen Farms Drive in Wildwood.

"The father killed the son, then fatally shot himself, said St. Louis County police spokesman Brian Schellman.

"Police found a handgun at the scene. Schellman said police don't know a motive at this point and won't comment on whether any note was left behind."

Read more at stltoday.com...

911 Call Leads Deputies To Bodies

"KIRKSVILLE, MO — The Adair County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the two people killed in an apparent murder/suicide early Sunday morning.

"Sheriff Robert Hardwick identifies the two as 33-year-old Krysten `Kadie` Campbell Johnson, and her 36-year-old husband, Riley Johnson, both of Kirksville.

"Hardwick says the dispatch center received a 911 call around 1:30 a.m. Sunday reporting shots fired inside the Johnsons' home just south of Kirksville.

"The sheriff's office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded.

"Two other adults and the Johnsons' three small children were also inside the home at 23534 Burk Trail just off of Highway 11 West.

"Adair County Coroner Brian Noe says once law enforcement officers got into the home, they discovered Kadie Campbell Johnson's body in the garage.

"Riley Johnson's body was found in a hallway just off of the garage.

"Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled for early this week.

"Noe [said] it appears Riley Johnson was the shooter, killing his wife and then ending his own life with a gunshot.

"The Sheriff says several firearms were found at the scene.

"An investigation into the circumstances that led up to the fatal shootings is underway."

Read more at heartlandconnection.com...

Bodies Found In Burning Mobile Home

"WILLOW SPRINGS, MO — A husband and wife are dead in an apparent murder/suicide, according to the Howell County Sheriff's Department.

"Firefighters called to scene to battle multiple structure and vehicle fires told Howell County deputies they had located two bodies in a mobile home at the scene, 75 County Road 1130 in Willow Springs.

"Star Arnett was found dead on the floor in the mobile home with blunt force trauma to the head, according to a report from the Sheriff's Department.

"Her husband, Dwayne Arnett was found in the residence with a fatal gunshot wound.

"The fire chief of Willow Springs Fire Department said that several outbuildings had been set on fire, along with two vehicles. It also appeared someone had tried to torch the mobile home, he said.

"The Howell Co. Sheriff's Dept. is not releasing any more information at this time."

From ozarksfirst.com...

Amber Alert Had Been Issued For Dead Man, Boy

"CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide in Cape Girardeau.

"About 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, someone flagged down officers in the 300 block of South Hanover Street to report two people had been found dead in a residence, Cape Girardeau Police Sgt. Jason Selzer said in an email to local media.

"At the scene early Wednesday, Coroner John Clifton declined to release the names or hometowns of the victims—an adult male and a male juvenile—but said they were not from Cape Girardeau.

"Early Wednesday, the Jefferson City (Mo.) News-Tribune reported Jefferson City police had released a statement saying Demitrius Beasley, 40, of St. Louis and Markell Beasley, 6, of Jefferson City had been found dead of apparent gunshot wounds in Cape Girardeau.

"An Amber Alert had been issued for the pair Tuesday. By 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Amber Alert website indicated only that the alert had been canceled and Beasley and Markell had been located.

"The victims were found in a residence at 308 S. Hanover St., Selzer reported.

"He said police were investigating the case as a homicide but believed the suspect was one of the victims.

"Officers are `not looking for anybody at this time unless something in the investigation turns everything on its heels,` he said late Tuesday night. `Right now, we believe that the shooter's deceased.`"

Source: Southeast Missourian...

"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...

Couple Found Dead In Home

"CLIMAX SPRINGS, MO — An investigation into the deaths of a man and a woman in the Climax Springs area looks to be a murder/suicide based on evidence found at the house where the bodies were discovered, the Camden County Sheriff's Office is reporting.

"Each victim had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head.

"They have been identified as William J. Goodack Jr., 57, and his wife Linda K. Goodack, 65.

"Around 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Camden County detectives responded to the 1200 block of Sunset Shores Drive for a report of an unresponsive female and male.

"The calling party reported that they had gone to the home to check on a friend they had not heard from since the day before. Upon arriving at the residence, they found the Goodacks lying in the home unresponsive to voice calls.

"The bodies were transported to Springfield, Mo. for autopsy, which is standard procedure in any homicide case. The next of kin was notified and funeral arrangements are pending."

From hannibal.net...

Few Details Released By Law Enforcement

"KANSAS CITY, MO — Police are investigating a possible murder/suicide in Kansas City, Mo.

"Authorities were called to a home in the 4000 block of Vineyard Drive around 10:30 p.m. after neighbors heard gunshots.

"Inside, police found a man and a woman dead inside. Authorities said they both had apparent gunshot wounds.

"The woman was in her early 20s and the man was approximately 30. Their identities have not been released."

From khsb.com...

Landlord Finds Family Of Three Shot Dead

"ST. LOUIS, MO — A man with a history of domestic violence fatally shot his wife and their 3-year-old son before killing himself in their south St. Louis home, police said.

"Police said the 35-year-old man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His wife, 26, and child were shot multiple times. Their names have not yet been released.

"The victims were discovered by their landlord inside a home in the 3400 block of Tennessee about 10:44 a.m. today.

"Police said the man had been charged in May for hitting his wife with a tire iron and was wanted in that attack. The couple and their son had just moved into the home on Tennessee three days ago.

"The man worked for the landlord cutting lawns and when he didn't show up for work Saturday the landlord went to the home and found the bodies, police said."

From stltoday.com...

Bodies Found In Locked Room

"PERRYVILLE, MO — A possible murder/suicide—or what Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf says could be a double suicide—is being investigated after a male and female were found dead in a Highway E residence Friday around 2 p.m.

"Victims are Shawn Galeski, 36, of Perryville, and his girlfriend Jamie Cole, 29.

"Both died from a single gunshot wound to the head. They were found at Galeski’s residence, located at 3247 Highway E, in a locked room upstairs. A gun was located inside the room, though what type is not being released.

"Schaaf said Galeski’s 91-year-old grandmother was asleep downstairs, but said she heard what she thought was a slamming door. Schaaf said Cole was staying at the Galeski residence.

"Both the Perry County Sheriff’s Department and Perry County Coroner Herb Miller responded to the scene. Miller pronounced both dead at 2:45 Friday, but said the initial incident could have occurred anywhere between eight to 12 hours prior."

From PerryvilleNews.com...

"Brief Argument" Leaves Four Dead

"ST. LOUIS, MO — A man shot three people to death at a small home healthcare business in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon after a brief argument, and then killed himself, St. Louis police said.

"Officers recovered a semiautomatic handgun from the crime scene.

"St. Louis Police Capt. Michael Sack said the dead were in their early 40s to mid-50s.

"`The gentleman who killed the other three people inside the office appeared to have had an argument with the others and then at some point opened fire with a weapon,` Sack said.

"The shots were fired at about 1:40 p.m. at A K Home Health Care, police said. Sack said surveillance video showed the shooter opened fire after having a brief argument with people inside the business.

"`We don't know if this is a prior thing that carried over,` Sack said.

"Sack said the shooter appeared to be the owner of the health care business, and that the victims were employees. No one else was injured. Police did not identify the dead, who were removed from the business just before 6:30 p.m."

Read more at the Chicago Tribune...

Mom Shoots Son, Self In Attempted Murder/Suicide

"WENTZVILLE, MO — St. Charles police confirm that a juvenile victim called 911 after his mother shot him, then turned the gun on herself inside their Wentzville home.

"Officers were called to a home in the 200 block of Niagra, just north of Wentzville Parkway, around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, police found a wounded juvenile lying on the driveway.

"Fearing for the child's safety, an officer picked him up and carried him to an ambulance located about a block and a half from the home.

"Multiple police departments and a SWAT team secured a perimeter around the area. After about an hour, officers cautiously entered the home.

"Laurie Anderson, 44, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"The juvenile victim was transported to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in critical condition. On Sunday, he was transported to St. Louis University Hospital where he is listed in serious condition.

"Authorities haven't released the age or identity of the juvenile victim."

From KMOV.com...