"Great Family, Very Nice People"

"RALEIGH, NC — A man killed his wife, then attempted to take his own life inside a home near Garner Wednesday evening, authorities said.

"Wake County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 9937 Huntwyck Drive at about 5:20 p.m., where they found Martha Yses Campusano Cisneros, 32, and Emilo Rodriguez-Rizo, 47, suffering from gunshot wounds.

"Cisneros was pronounced dead at the scene. Rodriguez-Rizo died en route to WakeMed, authorities said.

"Authorities believe they were the parents of three children, ages 3, 4 and 11. The children, who are currently with relatives, were inside the home when deputies arrived.

"`Those three kids. What bothers me, I don't know what they saw or what they heard,` Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison said.

"Neighbors were shocked by the incident.

"`Seems like a great family,` said Andy Holt, who lives across the street. `Great family, very nice people. I've never heard any commotion of any kind.`

"Neighbors said the couple had lived in the home for at least three years."

From WRAL...

Two Found Dead In Mobile Home

"SWANNANOA, NC — Buncombe Sheriff's deputies have determined the Saturday shooting deaths of two people in a Swannanoa home were the result of a murder/suicide.

"The victims have been identified as Binia Bexara Maldonado, 35, of 100 Alan Campos Circle, and her nextdoor neighbor, Jose David Banillo, 31, of 98 Alan Campos Circle, off Old U.S. 70, sheriff's office spokeswoman Natalie Bailey said.

"Deputies received a call for assistance around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived at 6:45 p.m., they found the victims inside Maldonado's mobile home.

"Investigators are still trying to determine who fired the fatal shots, Bailey said.

"A handgun was used in the incident, according to a sheriff's office incident report."

From citizen-times.com...

Wanted Sex Offender, Toddler Found Dead

"ANSON COUNTY, NC — A man and a young girl are dead in what appears to be a murder/suicide, the Anson County Sheriff's Office says.

"Authorities responded around 5:15 Monday evening to a home on Horne Store Road, about five miles south of Peachland.

"Deputies found the body of a 33-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to the head in an outbuilding behind the home. Further search of the property uncovered the body of a 2-year-old girl inside the main home, identified only as Kenya by the Sheriff's Office. Officials say her body showed no obvious physical injuries.

"The man has been identified as George Rufus Harris, III, the boyfriend of the deceased child's mother, as well as a wanted sex offender out of Kentucky, according to the Anson County Sheriff, Tommy Allen.

"According to deputies, the last time anyone in Kentucky had contact with Harris was a year ago. They believe he lived her for a few months.

"Six or seven adults live in the house, along with at least four other children—in addition to the deceased toddler.

"The Sheriff described the conditions in the house as `horrid`, and the `worst he's seen in 30 plus years in law enforcement`.

"DSS has been notified and will conduct an inspection on the condition of the home.

"`It's not suitable for anyone, adults or children,` Sheriff Allen said."

From wcnc.com...

Missing Teacher, Husband Found Dead

"WAYNESVILLE, NC — A Pickens County teacher and her husband died in what officials are calling an apparent murder/suicide.

"The investigation started Monday after Eva Haynie, who worked at Chastain Road Elementary School in Liberty, didn't show up to work and had not returned to her main home in Pickens County.

"She was last seen Sunday afternoon at her second home in Haywood County near Waynesville, according to investigators.

"During a welfare check at the Haywood County home, officers found Eva, 51, and her husband Richard Haynie, 54, dead.

"Autopsies are scheduled for Tuesday to determine the cause of death, but officials are calling the case an apparent murder/suicide."

From wspa.com...

Three Found Dead By Nine-Year-Old

"FLOYD DALE, SC — Preliminary findings of an investigation into the deaths of three people found dead in a Dillon County home show they were all shot in a murder/suicide, according to Captain Cliff Arnette with the Dillon County Sheriff's Office.

"Arnette said no additional information is being released as to who committed the crimes or a motive but that information will be provided once the investigation is complete.

"The bodies of Summer Grice, 20, Tiana Mendez, 30, and her husband Miguel Mendez, 33, were found last Saturday night in a home on Forestdale Court in the Floydale community near Latta.

"A nine-year-old child found one of the bodies inside the home and called 911.

"Neighbors said the home belonged to Tiana and Miguel Mendez.

"Relatives of Summer Grice said she was a close friend of Tiana Mendez and that the two were together earlier that day at a birthday celebration in Florence."

From carolinalive.com...

Home Invader Found Dead After Shooting Two

"MOUNT GILEAD, NC A suspect is among two people dead following a home invasion and shooting in Montgomery County early Tuesday, deputies said. Another person was injured, and the suspect search led to school delays.

"The incident was reported around 3:20 a.m. on Highway 109 a few miles north of Mount Gilead. Montgomery County deputies said two people were shot inside the home, and a third home invasion victim fled the home uninjured.

"Deputies identified the dead victim as Khammone Soulasinh and the dead suspect as Kamphone Douangkham. The other shooting victim, Vilakhone Soulasihn, was flown to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Her exact condition isn't known.

"Soulasinh was found shot on the porch and died en route to the hospital, deputies said. Douangkham was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in woods behind the home, deputies said.

"Deputies believe Douangkham forced his way into the home, shot both victims and then fled the home. He was found several hours later during a search, which involved a state Highway Patrol helicopter."

From wxii12.com...

Woman Dead, Ex-Boyfriend On Life Support

"PEMBROKE, NC — A Pembroke woman was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend who then turned the gun on himself, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office

"Daphine Nicole Tanner, 41, died Friday while on the way to the hospital, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office. Leonard John Patten, 40, is on life-support after shooting himself in the head, the statement said.

"According to the statement, Patten went to Tanner’s McMillian Road home on Friday and had a confrontation with a man at the home before shooting Tanner and then himself.

"Patten has been taken to an undisclosed hospital. No information was released regarding any injuries that might have been suffered by the second man. His name was not made available."

From robesonian.com...

Relative Finds Body, Calls Police

"STATESVILLE, NC — Detectives in Iredell County are investigating what appears to be a murder/suicide in Statesville.

"Officers found Jamie Moore, 41, and Kimberly Kemp, 40, dead inside their home on Fairdale Road late Friday night.

"Investigators said a relative received a disturbing phone call from Moore before the shooting.

"The relative went to the couple’s home and reportedly saw Moore lying inside the house with a weapon beside him. The relative called 911. Deputies entered the home and found Moore and Kemp with fatal gunshot wounds.

"Investigator said Kemp was in the hallway and had been shot several times."

From wsoctv.com...

Police Try To Evict Dead Couple

"CHARLOTTE, NC — An elderly couple died in an apparent murder-suicide at a south Charlotte apartment, police said.

"CMPD were called to the 4200 block of Myers Hunter Lane around 1:20 Thursday afternoon on reports of two elderly victims with gunshot wounds inside a home.

"Deputies with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office were attempting to serve an eviction notice when they located the victims.

"CMPD identified the victims as 70-year-old Edward Rosner and 68-year-old Prudence Rosner.

"According to the investigation, Edward Rosner shot his wife, Prudence Rosner, before turning the gun on himself, taking his own life. There is no indication that anyone other than the couple were present inside the residence at the time of their deaths.

"Edward Rosner was pronounced deceased on the scene, while Prudence Rosner was taken to CMC Main by MEDIC with life threatening injuries, where she later died."

From wcnc.com...

Murder Suspect Found Dead

"CLINTON, NC — Schools in two districts in Sampson County were put on lockdown temporarily Friday as law enforcement searched for a murder suspect.

"Sampson County Sheriff's deputies responded to 4901 Old Warsaw Road in Clinton around 10 a.m. after it received a call concerning a shooting victim, authorities said.

"Deputies discovered the body of a female upon arrival. An investigation revealed the owner of the home where the body was found was also the victim's employer, authorities said.

"The sheriff's office said the victims estranged husband was quickly named as a suspect in the incident.

"Deputies were dispatched to schools in the Hobbton and Midway districts after threats were made against other family members of the victim.

"The schools were on lockdown until the suspect was located at 611 Henry Vann Farm Road around 11 a.m., authorities said.

"The sheriff's office said it believes the suspect took his own life at this location.

"The Sampson County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate both deaths.

"The names of the suspect and victim were not released."

From wncn.com...

Estranged Husband Returns With Gun

"TAYLORSVILLE, NC — An Alexander County woman is in the hospital after investigators said her son-in-law shot her in the face, then shot and killed her daughter. Deputies said the man shot and killed himself.

"Deputies said Mary Darlene Tarlton called 911 around 7:20 p.m. saying that she and two others had been shot at the home on 448 Chestnut Hunting Lodge Drive.

"Dispatched officers found Brandy Nicole Thompson, 34, and Jonathan Wayne Thompson, 32, dead outside the residence.

"The incident happened near the couple’s 4-month-old son, deputies said. The baby was not injured and is in the care of Department of Social Services.

"Deputies said Jonathan Thompson was the shooter.

"Tarlton was transported to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for surgery. Her condition was not released.

"`It appears the husband and wife had separated about a week ago,` said Sheriff Chris Bowman. `We believe he returned to the house where he once lived with his wife, her mother and their infant son.`

"The sheriff said it’s unclear exactly what led up to the shooting but investigators believe the man shot his wife’s mother in the mouth, then his wife in the chest and then himself in the head.

"The investigation is ongoing."

From wsoctv.com...

Former Pastor And Wife Found Dead

"LUMBERTON, NC — The death of a local pastor and his wife earlier this week appears to have been a murder/suicide.

"According to a statement released by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon, 68-year-old Bill Scott shot Charlotte Scott, 64, before turning a handgun on himself. The statement said no further information was available and that the investigation is ongoing.

"The two were found on the patio of their Old Whiteville Road home by their 16-year-old granddaughter at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

"According to multiple sources, Bill Scott walked up to his wife of about five years from behind and shot her in the back of the head and then in the temple with a .22-caliber gun. He then shot himself in the right temple."

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Elderly Couple Had Serious Medical Issues

"BOONVILLE, NC — Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, local law enforcement responded to a 911 call at a residence at the intersection of Center and Sprouse roads. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the body of a deceased elderly female and an elderly male with a gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital and subsequently died from his injuries.


"No names have been released as yet, and the investigation is ongoing, but Yadkin County Sheriff Ricky Oliver did indicate that it appeared to be a murder/suicide and that both individuals had serious medical issues prior to their deaths."

From yadkinripple.com...

Shooter Found Dying After Calling 911

"SHELBY, NC — A Shelby man killed his wife and then took his own life Friday at their home on Midway Avenue, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.

"Authorities did not release names but family members identified the couple as Glen Haynes and Linda Allen Haynes.

"`The initial investigation revealed that the male took his wife’s life, called 911, and then took his own life,` according to a written statement from the sheriff's office. `Information gathered from family and friends indicate the wife had been suffering from a serious illness for a long period of time.`

"Deputies responded around 10:10 a.m. and found the woman deceased from a gunshot wound and the man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported and later died at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, according to authorities.

"Authorities said there is no call history for this residence and no history of domestic violence between the two."

From shelbystar.com...

Three Dead After Gunman Opens Fire On Minivan

"FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Authorities in Cumberland County are investigating the second triple fatal shooting in a week there.

"Three people were killed and one person was injured in an apparent murder/suicide off of Winthrop Drive Tuesday night.

"Deputies say a gunman opened fire on a minivan. The woman and two teenagers were inside. The 14-year-old boy and his mother were killed, a 15-year-old girl was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for surgery and her condition is unknown at this time.

"The gunman then killed himself.

"Neighbors say they heard the gunfire, but still don't know exactly what happened. The investigation is ongoing."

From tncnews.com...

"Just Friends" Found Dead

"STANLY COUNTY, NC — Stanly County authorities said they are investigating after an apparent murder/suicide Wednesday morning.

"Officials said a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed, and that a 26-year-old man died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Police responded to the house on Highway 73 around 8:20 a.m. Authorities have not released the identities of the people.

"Family members of the man said that the two were just friends.

"The sheriff told [reporters] that the man left a note indicating he was upset that the girl’s family didn’t want them together and believes the man shot the 16-year-old before turning the gun on himself.

"Officials said the bodies were found by the man’s mother in a shed Wednesday morning."

From wsoctv.com...

Father And Son Found Dead In Separate Locations

"SALISBURY, CT — Rowan County Sheriff’s officials are looking into a murder/suicide hours after discovering Kenny Smith Sr., 68, dead in the Pineview Circle home he shared with his son, Kenny Smith Jr.

"Charlotte Police officers found Kenny Smith Jr. dead in a Charlotte motel room Tuesday evening. Rowan officials did not release further details.

"His father’s body was found in his home hours earlier after family members were unable to contact him and alerted authorities.

"On Tuesday about 10:30 a.m., after family members had repeatedly tried to call Smith Sr., sheriff’s officers went to the home at 104 Pineview Circle, just off Timber Ridge Road.

"Investigators discovered the elder Smith dead inside his home. Officials determined he had been murdered and his financial card was missing, a sheriff’s press release said.

"Investigators said evidence and information gathered during the course of the investigation determined Kenny Smith Jr., 44, also known as Pee Wee. was believed to have left Salisbury headed for the Charlotte area. Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday afternoon charging him with felony robbery and murder. He was also added to the Sheriff’s Office’s Most Wanted list.

"According to 911 communications traffic, Kenny Smith Jr. was found just before 8 p.m.

"Kenny Smith Sr.’s body will be transported to the N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy."

From salisburypost.com...

"Seemed Like He Loved Her To Death"

"NEBO, NC — A former preacher and his wife are found dead in an apparent murder/suicide.

"McDowell County Sheriff investigators say the bodies of Garry and Judy Capps were found in their home Saturday evening, by a friend. Investigators say it appears the husband shot his wife and then himself. They add that the couple had serious health issues.

"McDowell County Sheriff Department Captain Shanon Smith says, family tells investigators the couple never fought. `They were very much in love with each other,` says Captain Smith. `Cared for each other deeply. It's just a tragic situation all the way around,` he says.

"An old friend and church member of the couple says she can't imagine Garry Capps killing the love of his life. `They were good people and I think they got along real good,` says Nina Vandiford. `Seemed like he loved her to death` she adds."

From wlos.com...

Police Make Final Domestic Violence Call At Home

"GREENSBORO, NC — The 13-year-old son of a couple was at home Friday evening when the husband shot his wife to death, then took his own life, police said.

"Police discovered Pretina Marie Tatum, 40, and Patrick Lamont Isley, 44, dead of gunshot wounds at about 6:30 p.m. Friday at their home at 308 Burtner St.

"Lt. Jill Gladieux said the boy went to a neighbor’s house to call 911.

"`It’s horrific, it really is,` Gladieux said. `The two younger children thankfully weren’t home when this occurred.`

"The 911 call on Friday was not the first time police came to the house on a report of domestic violence.

"Gladieux said police have had `some calls` for domestic-related incidents in the past, though she said she did not have an exact number available.

"In 2008, Isley was charged with communicating threats and assault on a female, police said. Tatum was the victim in those offenses.

"She also filed for a protection order in 2008, police said.

"Preliminary autopsy results show Isley shot Tatum several times before shooting and killing himself, Gladieux said."

From news-record.com...

House Guest Calls 911 After Shots Fired

"MORRISVILLE, NC — Police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife found dead in their Morrisville home Monday as a murder/suicide.

"Melissa Eileen Preston, 43, and Jonathan Edward Preston, 46, were found shot to death at the 2016 Weaver Forest Way residence they rented in the Providence Place subdivision. Their three young children were not home at the time.

"Morrisville spokeswoman Stephanie Smith said the case is considered a murder/suicide, but she declined to say whether police know which member of the couple was the shooter.

"A man who called 911 Monday morning said the Prestons “were having problems” before they were found dead.

"The caller, who was not identified, said he and his wife were close friends from out of town and were staying with the couple at their home when he heard gunshots coming from the master bedroom Monday morning.

"`I’m not going up there. It sounded like shots fired,` the caller told a dispatcher after he went outside to call 911.

"`It was probably like 10 shots,` he said. `It sounded like a small caliber gun.`

"Melissa Preston worked from home as co-owner of jewelry business RockHill Designs. Jonathan Preston worked for Microsoft."

From newsobserver.com...