Game Night No-Show Found Dead

"PEARLAND, TX — Police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide after two people were found dead in a Pearland residence.

"According to Pearland police, officers responded to a home on 911 South Peach Hollow Court after family members tried unsuccessfully to make contact with the homeowner, Vera Osburn.

"A neighbor told police that Osburn, who is in her 70s, had not been seen since Tuesday and did not show up for a scheduled game night Thursday. That neighbor called family members, who then called police.

"Police arrived, and said Osburn and a male acquaintance of hers, identified as Charles Engle, were both found deceased inside the residence.

"Pearland police said preliminary indications suggest it was a murder/suicide, but the investigation continues."

From click2houston.com...

Nonagenarian Couple Found With Gunshot Wounds

"HYATTSVILLE, MD — Hyattsville police are investigating an attempted murder/suicide that took place Sunday.

"Officers were called to the 5800 block of 31st Avenue for a check on welfare request at about 6:48 p.m., police said. Officers discovered a 90-year-old man and 90-year-old woman each suffering from a gunshot wound upon arrival, police said.

"The male was pronounced dead on the scene. His wife was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

"The incident is being investigated as a murder/suicide."

From wusa9.com...

Sheriff Rules On Death Of Elderly Couple

"YOUNG HARRIS, GA — According to a release from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, a shooting in Young Harris last week has been ruled a murder/suicide.

"According to the release, 73 year old Janice Katherine Schultz died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds and Frank Duane Schultz, age 74, died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"The shootings occurred on Dec. 7 at a residence on 4478 Twiggs Road, where deputies responding to a shooting discovered the couple inside the residence. Mr. Schultz was transported from the scene for medical treatment, but died a short time later."

From accessnorthga.com...

Police Gather Evidence After Elderly Couple Found Dead

"MIAMI SPRINGS, FL — Police discovered two bodies Saturday afternoon inside a Miami Springs home.

"`Two elderly people are dead in what looks like a murder/suicide,` said a Miami-Dade County police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity as officials started an investigation.

"An concerned relative, who lives out of state, called police Saturday and asked them to check on local family members, police said. When police arrived around noon, they discovered two dead bodies.

"Homicide detectives are gathering evidence at the home on 741 Swan Avenue which, county records show, is owned by Richard and Doris Gardinier.

"As of late Saturday afternoon, police continue to investigate the cause of death."

From miamiherald.com...

Octogenarians Found Dead Of Gunshot Wounds

"LAS VEGAS, NV — Las Vegas police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide near Cheyenne and Rampart.

"On Dec. 3 at approximately 6 p.m., patrol officers responded to a residence located on the 9100 block of Firebird Drive to investigate a report of two people shot inside.

"Arriving officers and medical personnel located an elderly couple dead inside of the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.

"The preliminary investigation indicated the two were husband and wife.

"Police said it appears the man shot the woman with a handgun and then turned the gun on himself.

"The Clark County Coroner has identified the couple as 81-year-old Mary Carol Ray and 84-year-old Clyde Earl Ray, both of Las Vegas."

From KYNV...

Couple Found Dead In Nursing Home

"KELLER, TX — The deaths of a married couple in their 90s found fatally shot inside a Keller assisted living center is being investigated as a murder/suicide, police say.

"Keller police said they were called at about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday to Whitley Place, an assisted living center on the 800 block of Whitley Road, after an employee found the couple's bodies in their beds. According to Keller police Capt. Brenda Slovak, the employee checked on the couple after the man didn't appear for his morning coffee.

"`She got suspicious and went in to check on them and see if they were OK,` Slovak said. `That's when she found them dead.`

"Slovak said the deaths were likely the result of a murder-suicide and that the husband shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. A handgun was found in his hand, police said.

"Police said the couple, whose names have not yet been released, do not have a history of violence and said the man's wife may have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. They had been living at the center since 2013.

"Slovak said nobody at Whitley Place reported hearing gunshots in the couple's room, which is located at the end of a hallway."

From nbcdfw.com...

Couple Found Dead On Thanksgiving Morning

"GOULDSBORO, ME — Police investigating the deaths of a Gouldsboro couple found shot to death on Thursday morning believe that the husband shot his elderly wife to death then turned his handgun on himself.

"State police spokesman Stephen McCausland said Thursday evening that the deaths of 75-year-old Virginia Hutchins and 65-year-old Raymond Hutchins `appear to be a murder/suicide.`

"A relative who went to check on the couple at their Grand Marsh Bay home found their bodies on their couch, where a handgun was also recovered, McCausland said in a written statement. Virginia Hutchins had been in `poor health for some time` and Raymond Hutchins was her full-time caregiver, McCausland said.

"The State Medical Examiner’s Office will examine their bodies Friday or Saturday."

Source: Portland Press Herald...

Shattered Lives On Glass Street

"DIBOLL, TX — Diboll Police officers are investigating the death of a man and his wife whose bodies were found at a home on 1315 Glass Street Tuesday morning. Authorities believe that the deaths were possibly a double suicide or a murder/suicide.

"Steve Baker, the interim chief of the Diboll Police Department, said that the couple has been identified as William Guy Treadway, 86, and Velma Beauchamp Treadway, 73.

"The initial 911 call came in at 9:47 Tuesday, Baker said. The interim chief said that a family member of the couple said that they were concerned that their father had picked their mother up from the Trinity Mission nursing home and had made statements that they might hurt themselves.

"When the Diboll Police Department arrived at the scene, they tried to call into the house, but they got no response, Baker said. As a result, the officers made a forced entry into the home, and found William and Velma Treadway's bodies inside. Both people had apparent gunshot wounds, Baker said.

"Investigators quickly secured the scene, and autopsies have been ordered, Baker said.

"Baker said even though the case is still under investigation at this time, it could be a double suicide or a murder/suicide.

"`This isn't the kind of thing you think of on a morning like this,` Baker said. `It's tragic and the family members were actually on their way to visit and it's very tragic for them and we are very sorry for their loss. We know it's going to be tough for them now that it is the holidays.`"

From ktre.com...

Police Force Entry, Find Bodies Of Elderly Couple

"OAKLAND, CA — An 86-year-old man fatally shot his 72-year-old wife and then himself in an apparent murder/suicide sometime on Monday in the couple's Broadway Terrace home, police said.

"The couple, identified as Mike and Jackie Fitzgerald, were found about 8 p.m. Monday after a relative asked police to do a well-being check.

"Police forced their way into the residence on 6210 Broadway Terrace, near Highway 13, and found the couple both dead from gunshot wounds in the living room, Oakland police Sgt. Michael Cardoza said Tuesday.

"Cardoza said no notes were found and police are trying to establish a motive for the shootings. He said Mike Fitzgerald may have had some health issues.

"Police have classified the deaths as a murder and suicide, Cardoza said.

"Police said the couple had been married 25 years and had lived in the house for many years.

"They were last seen alive Sunday and seemed in good spirits police were told.

"Police said a relative tried to call them numerous times on Monday and when that was unsuccessful went to the home. Police were called when the relative could not get in."

From mercurynews.com...

Elderly Shooter, 92, Dead; Wife Expected To Survive

"ALLENTOWN, PA — A man who police say wanted to end his wife's suffering, shot her and then turned the gun on himself Friday morning.

"According to Captain William Reinik, 92-year-old Izak Waide, of 1620 East Washington Street, contacted the couple's son in New York and told them he couldn't take it anymore.

"His wife suffered from advanced Alzheimer's and Waide was apparently at the breaking point, police said. He wanted to end her suffering, the son told police.

"The son contacted police, who sent officers to the scene Friday around 7:45 a.m., but it was too late.

"Waide had shot his wife, 92-year-old Malka Waide, in the head, police said. She was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, and is expected to survive. Her condition was not available.

"Waide was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:46 a.m. by the Lehigh County coroner's office. His death was ruled a suicide."

From wfmz.com...

Bodies Of Elderly Couple Found In Home

"TULSA, OK — Creek County investigators confirm two people were found dead inside their home just north of Sapulpa early Monday evening.

"Investigators say they responded just before 6:30 p.m. to the home near W. 76th Street and 145th West Avenue, after a call from the Creek County Ambulance Service.

"It appears both the man and woman died from gunshot wounds, but the bodies were taken to the State Medical Examiner's office in Tulsa for confirmation.

"The victims, in their eighties, were not identified by the Creek County Sheriff's Office `out of respect for the families.`

"The investigation continues, but sources tell [reporters] that it appears to have been a possible murder/suicide."

From krmg.com...

Cat And Dog Orphaned After Shooting

"GULFPORT, FL &mdahs; On the morning of November 9 Gulfport police discovered an apparent murder/suicide at 4737 Coronado Way in Gulfport.

"Gulfport Police Officer Ray Marshall responded to a neighbor’s call for a welfare check on Julia and Gordon Champion, both 80. Six days of newspapers in the front yard prompted the check. Marshall entered the property through an unlocked door, where he found the elderly couple dead.

"Police say both victims appear to have died from gunshot wounds.

“`All leads thus far do point to murder/suicide,` Gulfport Police Public Information Officer Tom Woodman said.

"Neighbors tell the Gabber they believe Mrs. Champion may have shown signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Police are awaiting a doctor’s verification on this.

"Also found in the home was an elderly dachshund. Neighbors took possession of the dachshund and a local Gulfport couple says they are prepared to adopt the dog if the Champions’ son, who lives in New York, does not want it.

"Also found at the scene was a cat, allegedly shut in a room. Pinellas County Animal Services took possession of the cat Sunday.

"Police would not say if the couple left a note. The case remains under investigation."

From thegabber.com...

Death By Kitchen Knife

"CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — An attempted murder/suicide was discovered in a Westside neighborhood by a woman who was checking on her 84-year-old mother.

"Around 10 this morning police were called to a home on 2922 MacArthur for an attempted murder/suicide.

"`We heard a bunch of cop cars pull up so we came out,` said neighbor Damon Thomas.

"Police say a 61-year old woman discovered the scene when she went next door to check up on her 84-year old mother, Ramona Ramirez.

"`Yeah she goes up and checks up on the parents all the time. That's like her regular deal,` said Thomas.

"Police say she found her mother and her 62-year old husband, Patricio Ramirez, in the living room. Both of them had stab wounds. Patricio was dead, and her mother was still alive. Her mother, Ramona Ramirez, died just a few hours later in the hospital.

"`The old lady she's nice. But the old man... I mean I've never seen them fight or anything funny so... Um... They didn't look like they did not get along,` said Thomas.

"Police believe Patricio attempted to kill his wife with a kitchen knife, then kill himself with that same knife. The case is still under investigation. Police have not released what lead to the stabbings."

From kristv.com...

Three Generations Die In Shooting

"SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police say a grandfather shot and killed his daughter and then his granddaughter before turning the gun on himself in a South Seattle home Monday night.

"Assistant Chief Nick Metz said dispatchers received a 911 call from a 10-year-old boy who reported shots fired inside a house on 6328 South Fountain Street.

"Within three minutes, officers arrived at the residence and found an elderly man, an adult female and a teenage female dead at the scene.

"Police later confirmed the man responsible for the shooting was 78 years old. They said he killed his 39-year-old daughter and 11-year-old granddaughter before killing himself.

"While authorities have not released the victims' names, sources identified the grandfather as Honorario Yango, the daughter as Christine Dela Isla and the granddaughter Analia Cowherd, an honor student at Aki Kurose Middle School.

"Metz said the 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed. Extended family members were taking care of the boy."

From king5.com...

Lovers' Spat Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized

"SEBRING, FL — An 85-year-old man is suspected of murdering the woman he was dating and then shooting himself on Thursday, according to a press release from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.

"Deputies had responded about 6:14 p.m. to a call about a deceased person at 1611 Willow Dale and found Phyllis Lent, 82, dead at the scene, the press release said. Then they found John Young, 85, lying in the carport area at 3008 DeSoto Road, the release said.

"Young had an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound and was transported a hospital in Lakeland where was listed Friday morning in critical, but stable condition, the release said.

"A verbal argument may have led to the situation, the release said. Young and Lent had been dating, the released added."

From highlandstoday.com...

Elderly, Divorcing Couple Found Dead

"THE VILLAGES, FL — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they believe to be a murder/suicide of an elderly couple in the Villages.

"Detectives believe the two are the occupants of the 1669 Oak Forest Drive home, who were found dead by deputies Friday evening. Their names have not been released pending notification of next of kin.

"Lt. Bobby Caruthers, sheriff’s spokesman, said friends of the woman came to the sheriff’s office about 11 a.m. Friday to report they hadn’t seen her since Wednesday.

"Caruthers added the friends said the couple were going through a divorce.

"It’s not clear if the doors were locked when deputies first approached the home Friday. But Caruthers said deputies had to get a search warrant and were able to get inside the one-story home just after 6 p.m., where they found the man lying face down surrounded by blood on the bathroom floor.

"When they turned him over, a .38 caliber handgun fell out his hand and it appeared he died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

"Caruthers said the woman was found face down on the bedroom floor and it wasn’t clear how she died.

"Caruthers said investigators believe the deaths occurred sometime Thursday due to that day’s newspaper being inside the home and Friday’s newspaper still outside. He said autopsies will be performed on both."

Source: Daily Commercial...

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...

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...

Bodies Found On Covered Pedestrian Bridge

"SUNRISE, FL — Sunrise police are still trying to determine what led to the deaths of two people Tuesday evening at a retirement community.

"Police were called to 2851 Sunrise Lakes Drive East just before 8 p.m. When they arrived they found two bodies outside of an apartment building. The bodies of a man and woman were found on a covered bridge in the back of the buildings.

"Police have identified the couple as Emma Dominguez, 71, and her boyfriend 72-year old David Colon of Tamarac.

"According to neighbors Dominguez was known in the community as a vibrant woman who was frequently seen walking for exercise.

"Police spokesman Cindi McCue said early indications are that it may have been a murder-suicide. McCue confirmed that they are not looking for anyone in connection with the deaths."

From CBS Miami...

Elderly Pair Found Dead In RV Park

"FORT MYERS, FL — A husband and wife were found dead at their trailer Monday at the Groves RV Resort on John Morris Road, apparently the victims of a murder/suicide.

"The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to unit #100 in the resort at 16175 John Morris Road at 8:30 a.m. Monday.

"The sheriff's office report said the response was in reference to a male caller advising the LCSO that he and his wife `could no longer stand the pain and that they were leaving.`

"After attempts to contact the caller via phone and at the residence were unsuccessful, a deputy entered the trailer.

"The deputy found Ronald Glenn Cooper, 71, and Laraine Jean Cooper, 72, both dead on a bedroom floor from gunshot wounds to the head.

"A black, semi-automatic 9mm pistol was found on Ronald Cooper's chest.

"The Lee County Medical Examiner took possession of the bodies."

From news-press.com...