Grandkids Find Bodies In Kitchen

"WALHALLA, SC — A man and woman were shot to death Friday night in their home near Walhalla, Oconee County Coroner Karl E. Addis said this morning.

"Marjorie P. Putnam, 62, and Aaron D. Putnam, 70, were found by their grandchildren shortly before 7:30 p.m., Addis said.

"The grandparents were in the kitchen of their home at 520 East Halfway Branch Road, he said. A handgun was lying next to Aaron Putnam, he said.

"Both died at the scene, Addis said, and it appeared that the husband shot the wife and then shot himself.

"The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating, and Addis said autopsies will be done Sunday."

Source: GreenvilleOnline.com...

Elderly Shooter Was 2008 "Citizen Of The Year"

"HENNEPIN, IL — The Hennepin couple found dead in their home Sunday night died from gunshot wounds, authorities said Tuesday morning.

"James Price, 73, and Darlene Price, 83, were found dead in the kitchen area of their home at 122 S. 11th St. after police responded to a 9-1-1 call that came in at 6:18 p.m., Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said in a news release.

"`Darlene Price received a single gunshot wound from James Price. James Price died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,` the release said. `Both subjects were pronounced dead by the Putnam County death investigator at 7:36 p.m.`

"James Price was a retired ironworker who had received a local `Citizen of the Year` award because of his volunteer activities for the community."

From the Journal Star...

Ohio Couple Found Dead

"EAST CANTON, OH - Deputies in the Stark County Sheriff's Office are investigating an apparent murder suicide that took place Monday night.

"According to police, Daniel Lewton, 51, shot and killed his wife Mary Jane Silva-Lewton, 40, at their home on Neimans Avenue SE, East Canton. After allegedly shooting his wife, police said Lewton turned the gun on himself.

"Police responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m., after receiving a call from Lewton that he had shot his wife.

"Once police arrived, they found Silva-Lewton responsive in the kitchen, with a gunshot wound to her abdomen. She was transported to Mercy Medical Center, where she died from her injuries.

"Daniel Lewton was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head, police said."

From newsnet5.com...

"These Things Do Happen"

"LITTLE ROCK, AR — An 81-year-old Little Rock man appears to have fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide.

"The bodies of Armistead Freeman and Gail C. Freeman were discovered inside their home at 99 El Dorado Drive after someone called 911 from the house to report the deaths. Authorities say Armistead Freeman may have made the call just before he killed himself.

"Police arrived minutes later and found the bodies of the elderly couple in the kitchen. They had apparent gunshot wounds.

"Hastings said there was no indication on the call about a possible motive.

"`It's a very nice neighborhood, the house is a very nice house,` Hastings said as investigators worked the scene. `... It is unusual but then these things do happen.`"

From ArkansasOnline...

Sleepy Hollow Horror

"PENDLETON, SC - The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder suicide. Deputies responded to 200 Sleepy Hollow Road in Pendleton early Saturday morning. When deputies arrived they found 2 people dead on the kitchen floor, one male and one female.

"Anderson County deputy coroner Charlie Boseman says the female victim was 46 year old Kathy Valkenburg. Valkenburg [lived] at the incident address. The male's identity hasn't been released at this point.

"The Coroner's office says Valkenburg and a friend were inside the home when a man came in the home. Boseman says the male shot Valkenburg and the friend of Kathy left the residence, jumped the fence and went to the next door neighbors home to call 911. The coroner says the man victim turned the gun on himself."

From WSPA.com...

Teens OK After Parents' Murder/Suicide

"HOUSTON, TX – A man and his wife were found dead by their teenage children in northeast Harris County Monday evening, and investigators were working to determine what sparked the shooting.

"Deputies said the deaths appeared to be a murder-suicide.

"It happened in the 12300 block of Robert E. Lee at C.E. King Parkway in northeast Harris County.

"Around 9:30 p.m., Harris County deputies responded to a disturbance call at the victims’ home. When the officers arrived, they said they found a 13-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old son outside the home, claiming their dad shot their mom.

"Deputies entered the home and found the parents lying dead in the kitchen.

"Deputies said they believe the husband shot his wife, then turned the gun on himself.

"Investigators said the man and woman were having an argument before the shooting, but it wasn’t clear what they were fighting about.

"The identities of the victims were not released."

From KHOU.com...

Death In The Kitchen

"Birmingham, AL - A domestic dispute apparently led to the shootings of two people in Birmingham.

"The crime happened Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at approximately 10:14 p.m. CT, at 221 22nd Street Southwest.

"The victim is Teresa Wright, 22, of Birmingham.

"Wright lived at the address where the murder happened.

"Officers from the West Precinct were dispatched and responded to the incident location on a report of two persons suffering from gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers located a family member that informed officers that he arrived home to find the victim and a second subject lying on the kitchen floor with apparent gunshot wounds.

"Paramedics arrived and pronounced both victim and suspect dead on the scene.

"The suspect has been identified as Talmadge Owens, of 221 22nd Street Southwest, Birmingham."

From NBC13.com...

Kids Found By Mom's Side

"WARRENTON, VA - Police are investigating a murder-suicide involving a husband and wife.

"The Town of Warrenton Police Department says a 39-year-old man shot and killed his 30-year-old wife Monday night and then shot himself.

"The couple's children - a 5-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl - were home at the time.

"Police found the woman dead by the door of the home in the 200 block of Pinnacle Court. The two children were found standing by their mother's side.

"Police Chief Connie Novak says the woman's husband was found dead in the kitchen.

"The names of the victims have not been released because authorities are trying to contact the husband's relatives.

"The children, who were not physically hurt, are with their grandfather."

From WTOP.com...

Couple Had "No History Of Violence"

"Orange, TX - Orange Police, the Texas Rangers and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an apparent murder-suicide.

"Police on the scene say 71-year-old Maxie Joseph Mier shot his wife 64-year-old Joanne Mier with a handgun sometime around noon Tuesday.

"Authorities [said] both were found in the kitchen.

"Police say the couple's daughter received a phone call from one of the victims letting her know what was going to happen. The daughter subsequently went to the house and found the couple dead in the kitchen.

"Authorities say there was no history of violence in the household and they were never before called to the house.

"Relatives of the couple [said] Maxie worked at the Orange Paper mill until he retired years ago while Joanne worked at a nearby Kroger.

"Neighbors were shocked at the news, saying Maxie was considered the `neighborhood watchman` who looked after homes whose owners were on vacation or out of town."

Source: KBMT12.com...