Four Murdered, Killer Found Dead In Truck

"MORGANTOWN, WV — A West Virginia man suspected in four killings in separate shootings was discovered dead in his truck of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a nine-hour manhunt, police said Monday.

"Jody Lee Hunt, 39, of Westover was found in a clearing in the woods in the southern part of Monongalia County, inside his 2011 Ford F-150, according to state police.

"The vehicle and body were found about 7 pm in `a power line right of way,` spokesman Lt. Dennis Johnson said.

"Hunt was wanted in two shootings in the Westover area and another in the Cheat Lake area in Monongalia County, spokesman Lt. Michael Baylous said. Medical officials will work to confirm the identity of the body, he said.

"Officials said they would not release further information Monday night. On Tuesday, investigators at each of the three crime scenes will `sit down and piece all those puzzle pieces together and find out how this all happened,` Baylous said.

"Into Monday evening, state and local police had fanned out in search of Hunt, who was believed to be driving a 2011 Ford F-150 extended cab truck with license plate OLK 303.

"The truck reportedly has a sticker reading `Rough Country` in the back window and a Black Tonneau cover over the bed, reports the station.

"State police spokesman Lt Michael Baylous identified the two victims killed in the Cheat Lake area as Berkshire of Westover, as well as Michael David Frum, 28. They were found inside a home.

"The third identified victim, Doug Brady, was found dead inside his Westover business, Doug's Towing.

"A November 7 Facebook post from Berkshire appears to show the very same truck Hunt is believed to have been driving, along with the words, 'New ride for this girl !!!!'

"According to Monongalia County Circuit Court records, Berkshire filed a domestic violence case against Hunt some time last month.

"Unfortunately, her efforts appear to have come too late. Court records also indicated there were no protective orders currently in place for Berkshire."

Source: Daily Mail...

Manhunt Ends In Killer's Suicide

"RENO, NV — The manhunt for a Carson City murder suspect has apparently ended in suicide.

"Police say 22-year-old Dylan Brentlinger fatally shot himself when he was confronted by officers at a Reno park Monday afternoon.

"Brentlinger was wanted in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend and killing of her father at a Carson City home on the 2800 block of Carmine Street on Saturday.

"Reno Police Lt. William Rulla told the Reno Gazette-Journal Brentlinger's father alerted police Monday that his son had been staying at his Reno home.

"Officers spotted him at Manzanita Park about 1 p.m. and spent about four minutes trying to talk him into surrendering before he turned his gun on himself.

"The victims' names have not been released. The 19-year-old woman remains at Renown Regional Medical Center but authorities say she is expected to survive."

From sfgate.com...

Double Murderer Found Dead In Parking Garage

"YOUNGTOWN, AZ — The manhunt is over for the 39-year-old man considered armed and dangerous in connection with a double homicide Friday morning in the west Valley.

"Police said the suspect, Jose Guadalupe Sotelo, was found dead in a Glendale parking garage Friday night.

"Investigators said Shawntah Eierdam, 33, and Adam Manns, 41, were shot at a home near 114th Avenue and Cactus in Youngtown.

"Manns was pronounced dead at the scene and Eierdam was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.

"Authorities said there was a second woman in the house, but she was not hurt."

From KPHO.com...

Victim Escapes, Shooter Botches Suicide

"SEATAC, WA — Investigators now say a shooting in SeaTac Thursday evening may have stemmed from a bad break-up.

"A woman was shot on 24th Ave. S. and a brief manhunt was launched for the shooter until he was located in a nearby wooded area with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both survived.

"The 25-year-old victim told police her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend, Samson Berhe, had been following her and opened fire on her car, according to court documents.

"She jumped out and was shot trying to run away from him. As she was cowering in fear, prosecutors say Berhe attempted to reload and pointed the gun at her head, telling her he was going to kill her and that her daughter would have no mother.

"The victim sprang up and punched Berhe in the face and then ran across the street, dodging another bullet until someone let her into a nearby home, prosecutors said.

"Detectives say Berhe took off but crashed his SUV a short time later, and then stole the victim's car. He drove about 1/2 mile then got out and ran off into a wooded area near S. 128th Street and Military Road, police said.

"An intense manhunt ensued and when Berhe was located about 40 minutes later, he shot himself in the chest, police said.

"Berhe, who is still recovering at Harborview Medical Center, was charged Friday with attempted murder and felony harassment."

From komonews.com...

Wife-Killer Commits Suicide In Motel

"SODDY DAISY, TN — The search for a man suspected of killing his wife has ended after he took his own life.

"Since Sunday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff deputies were looking for Terry Releford, 34, of Soddy Daisy. Deputies believed Releford killed his wife who has been identified as Tammi Releford, 35.

"The man hunt began when authorities were called to the couples' home on 8912 Lovell Road. When deputies entered the home, they found Tammy Releford dead from blunt force trauma to the head. Her husband had already left the scene.

"According to a sheriff's report, Terry Releford bound his wife's two children from a previous relationship, before killing his pregnant wife. One of the children managed to break free and call for help.

"Authorities said the children were uninjured during the event.

"Deputies spent the entire day searching for the victim's husband and were able to locate him in Gordon County Georgia where he was holding up in a hotel. By Monday morning, Hamilton County deputies along with Gordon County authorities moved on the suspects location where they found him already dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

"`The weapon that was used as part of the original crime was the weapon that he took his life with,` said the Sheriff Hammond."

From WDEF.com...

Officer Killed, Shooter's Death Ruled Suicide

"PHILADELPHIA, PA — A gunman who killed a suburban canine unit police officer who had responded to a car accident ambushed him from an elevated vantage point and later committed suicide amid an ensuing police manhunt, authorities said Friday.

"Plymouth Township Officer Bradley Fox, a former Marine, was shot in the head while responding to what began as a three-car accident around 5:45 p.m. Thursday.

"Investigators said officers conducting traffic control at the scene spotted a speeding sport utility vehicle and Fox and other officers began a pursuit.

"Eventually, the officers found the SUV abandoned and Fox and his dog chased the driver into an industrial area alongside the Schuylkill River Trail, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Plymouth Township police Chief Joe Lawrence said in a statement Friday. Responding officers later found Fox in the grass between the popular recreational trail and nearby train tracks, with a gunshot wound to the head. He later was pronounced dead.

"Investigators determined the SUV driver, 44-year-old Andrew Charles Thomas, fired at least four shots at Fox from an elevated point where the officer could not see him.

"Police had engaged in a massive manhunt for Thomas, shutting down roads and suspending a regional rail line in the area, 15 miles northwest of Philadelphia. When they found Thomas, he had two gunshot wounds to the chest and was dead, authorities said. His death has been ruled a suicide. Police said the SUV he was driving had been stolen.

"At the time of the shooting, authorities said, Thomas was on probation in Montgomery County after pleading guilty to a forgery charge in May involving $140 worth of counterfeit grocery store gift certificates.

"Fox's dog is receiving veterinary care after suffering a graze wound."

From SFGate...

Survivalist Couldn't Survive Murder/Suicide

"NORTH BEND, WA — Deputies have found a body believed to be that of accused double murderer Peter Keller in the deep woods bunker where he had apparently holed up after killing his wife and daughter.

"A pistol and a large quantity of blood were seen near the body, said King County Sheriff Steve Strachan. Investigators later determined that the man had died of a single gunshot wound to the head.

"The body was found at about 9:45 a.m. Saturday after a SWAT team was able to maneuver in with explosives and blow a portion of the roof off the heavily fortified bunker, said King County sheriff's spokeswoman Sgt. Cindi West.

"Deputies then entered the bunker, where they discovered a body which they said appeared to be Keller. It appeared as though he had died some hours before, West said.

"Keller had not been seen since the fire at his North Bend-area home on Sunday led responders to discover the bodies of his wife and daughter.

"The King County medical examiner determined Kaylene Keller, 18, and her mother, Lynnettee Keller, 41, both died from gunshots to the head before the fire started. Their bodies were found in their bedrooms.

"Court documents described Keller as a loner who has a survivalist mentality and has been stockpiling supplies in the woods.

"If he had lived, Keller would have faced charges of first-degree murder and first-degree arson.

"The fire at Keller's home was stopped before the house burned down, and authorities said they found seven gasoline cans placed in different areas of the home."

From KATU.com...

Manhunt Ends In Killer's Suicide

"KENSINGTON, MD — The man police say killed his wife and dumped her body on a busy Montgomery County street has taken his own life. As recently as Saturday, 36-year-old Heather Lynn McGuire of Rockville, Md. told police she feared for her life.

"Tuesday morning, McGuire shot in the head on Connecticut Avenue and Knowles Street. [It was] reported that a woman was trying to get out of a van, but a male driver pulled her back in, shot her, pushed her out onto the street, and sped away. A witness says that the woman was screaming for help and already covered in blood when the driver pulled her back into the van and shot her.

"Police received multiple calls came into the Montgomery County 911 center to report the shooting in the area around 9:39 a.m. Tuesday. Officers arrived at the scene and shut down Connecticut Avenue in both directions while they searched for a suspect.

"Police put a lookout for a green or gray minivan last seen headed southbound on Connecticut Avenue.

"They later identified the suspect as 51-year-old Philip Joseph Gilberti, and believed he may be on foot and be carrying a firearm. They released a description of him as a man approximately 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, and last seen wearing a red shirt, dark jeans, dark boots and carrying a dark duffle bag.

"A tip on Tuesday evening led police to the College Gardens area of Rockville. Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger told 9News Now that after police zeroed in on the Rockville house where they believed Gilberti was inside, they heard a gunshot. They later entered the home to find Gilberti dead from an apparent gunshot wound."

From wusa9.com...

UPDATE:

03/14/2012 — Computer "glitch" may have put killer on the street...

One Cop Dead, One Cop Injured In Botched Murder/Suicide

"BEVERLY, MA — A Hamilton Police Sergeant was found dead on Friday night after he became the main suspect in the shooting of another police officer.

"Beverly Police were called to Enon Street before 6 p.m. on Friday after reports of a person being shot near the Eastern Bank. When they arrived, they found off-duty Beverly Police Officer Jason Lantych suffering from serious injuries outside of Starbucks.

"In a Friday night press conference, Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett alleged that Hamilton Police Sergeant Ken Nagy shot off-duty Beverly officer Jason Lantych and then fled the scene. He asked for the public's help finding Nagy, calling the police sergeant armed and dangerous.

"The shooting prompted a statewide manhunt for Nagy which eventually ended back at the scene. Nagy was found dead inside his car just before 11 p.m. Friday night. The Essex District Attorney's office confirmed Nagy died in an apparent suicide.

"Investigators do believe Nagy and Lantych knew each other, but would not comment on details surrounding the altercation.

"Lantych underwent surgery on Friday night. His condition is unknown."

From FOX 25...

Witnesses Say Gunman Found Dead

"FREMONT, NE — A woman is in the hospital and a manhunt is over after witnesses say, the suspected gunman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot after an alleged domestic dispute.

"It happened around 8:30 p.m. near 1st and Union in Fremont.

"Witnesses say the two involved were in a relationship.

"Police say the suspect shot the woman in the face and fled the scene. She was taken to the hospital. No other information has been released on her condition.

"Shortly after the shooting call, police evacuated the area because they believed a gunman was on the loose.

"They now say the suspect is `no longer a threat,` but have yet to confirm he is deceased.

"The Omaha Police helicopter assisted in the search. Witnesses hear from police that thermal imaging equipment spotted the gunman behind the house where the initial shooting happened. They say he was found dead."

From WOWT.com...

Manhunt Ends In Killer's Suicide At Scene Of The Crime

"WAGENER, SC — Authorities said a man who killed four women in Aiken County also took his own life after officers chased him in a car belonging to one of the victims.

"Aiken County Sheriff's spokesman Capt. Charles Barranco said 46-year-old Ken Meyers led deputies back early Sunday morning to the spot in Wagener where three bodies were found about nine hours before and shot himself. He was driving the fourth victim's car.

"Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the first three bodies were found about 6 p.m. Saturday at a Daytona Road home in Wagener.

"Carlton said they have been identified at Ken Meyers's wife, Angela Meyers, 25, her twin sister, Tabitha T. Brown, 25, and their mother, Vicki May Hook Brown.

"All three died from single gunshot wounds, authorities said.

"Police said Ken Meyers had fled the scene.

"Aiken Coroner said another woman was discovered dead in Wagener later that night.

"Esther Baldwin, 47, ex-wife of Ken Meyers died from a similiar type of gunshot wound, said police.

"Authorities said Ken Meyers was discovered near Wagener in Esther Baldwin's vehicle.

"He then was chased back to the first crime scene where he took his own life, according to authorities.

"Myers returned to the original death scene at Daytona Road where Myer's took his own life, police said."

From WLTX.com...

April Murder, May Suicide

"ELKO, NV — Police say a man sought in connection with an Elko homicide was found dead in a North Las Vegas motel room one day after the alleged murder.

"Police Capt. Will Lehman tells the Elko Daily Free Press that 53-year-old David Michael Heinzig was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound early Sunday.

"Heinzig was a suspect in the Saturday shooting death of his ex-wife, 42-year-old Mary Inman. She died from an apparent gunshot wound while working at Smith Power Products, 4900 Idaho Street in Elko.

"Police say Inman had previously been threatened by Heinzig. The couple divorced last year.

"Heinzig's car was located in Las Vegas about 2 a.m.

"Lehman says police evacuated adjoining rooms and ordered Heinzig to come out. When he didn't respond, officers entered and found him dead."

From the Daily Reporter...

Manhunt Ends In Killer's Suicide

"LAFAYETTE, LA - A 46-year-old Lafayette man killed his 72-year-old father early this morning and then traveled to Webster Parish where he turned the gun on himself, authorities said.

"Authorities found Timothy Rogers dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the temple at about 9:30 a.m. today, said Jenny Reynolds, public information officer for the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Department.

"Earlier, authorities in Lafayette found Timothy Rogers’ father, Tommy Rogers, dead from a single gunshot wound at his home in the 200 block of Sunflower Street.

"Lt. Craig Stansbury, spokesman for the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Timothy Rogers was living with his father on house arrest with an ankle bracelet.

"After shooting his father, Timothy Rogers cut the bracelet off and fled the city, Stansbury said.

"Reynolds said Timothy Rogers drove to Webster Parish intent on harming his ex-wife, a resident of the small village of Doyline.

"Roger’s ex-wife had contacted authorities after Timothy Rogers had called her, threatening to harm both her and his father, Reynolds said.

"Reynolds said the Sheriff’s Office brought his ex-wife and her family members into protective custody before Rogers arrived."

From 2theadvocate.com...