Two Dead In "Isolated Incident"

"JACKSONBURG, WV — Preliminary findings are that the deaths of a husband and wife in Jacksonburg Sunday were the result of a murder-suicide, according to Wetzel County Sheriff James Hoskins.

"A 50-year-old female and 52-year-old male were found dead inside their home on Richwood Run Road Sunday with Deputy Eric Daugherty pronouncing them dead at 12:03 p.m., according to Wetzel County Medical Examiner Carla McBee.

"Daugherty and a West Virginia State Police officer responded to a call the Wetzel County Sheriff's Department received at about 10:15 a.m. asking them to check on the well being of the two individuals there. `He found both bodies in the residence,` said Hoskins.

"They have been sent for autopsies to determine the exact cause or method of death and Hoskins said once the autopsies are completed, more information will be released. However, McBee said her initial findings at the scene put the female's death at 12 to 15 hours prior to the discovery and the male's death four to five hours before she assessed the scene.

"`It's really tragic that something like this happens,` said Hoskins. `Hopefully the family will be able to get through it all and move on.`

"He further tried to allay any fears in the community by saying, `It was an isolated incident. It is not something the public needs to be concerned with right now. There is no concern for public safety.`"

Source: Wetzel Chronicle....

Pair Found Dead After Argument

"ANCHORAGE, AK — Yesterday afternoon, a man, concerned that he had not heard from his friends in three or four days, took it upon himself to check on them. He entered their house on Bona Kim Loop, through the garage. He was confronted with the aftermath of extreme and unexplained violence. The Anchorage Police Department was called.

"When the police arrived, they observed a man suspended, hanging by the neck, with the body of a woman nearby. The police stated that blood was found at the scene, but were yet unsure of the details of the woman's death.

"According to Sgt. Michael Kerle, the man, who was approximately 40-41 years old, and the woman who was approximately 34, had been deceased for about a day. Although their names have not been released, Kerle stated that the last names of the victims were not the same.

"The two had only recently moved into the neighborhood. A neighbor reported that an argument was overheard on November 25th. Kyle Therrien, a neighbor, reported that the two, new to the area, kept to themselves.

"Anita Shell, a spokeswoman for the police department, stated that in was unknown if the man who reported the incident to the police was related to the deceased. She stated that the investigation had slowed because of a language barrier. A Korean translator is to be used in the investigation."

From Alaska Native News...

Suspicious Deaths Likely Murder/Suicide

"MASON, MI — Police are investigating the shooting deaths of a man and woman found this afternoon as suspicious.

"`We are treating it as a homicide until we know differently,` said Sgt. Ed Hude.

"The victims, a white man and white woman, were found after police were called about 2:32 p.m. for a welfare check at Heb's Inn & Motel, located in the 500 block of North Cedar Road near U.S. 127.

"Police on scene are waiting on a search warrant and the Michigan State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit."

Source: Lansing State Journal...

UPDATE:

11/30/2011 — Perp was ex-cop who had kidnapped his wife...

Police Not Commenting On Suspected Murder/Suicide

"GILROY, CA — A San Jose police sergeant and his wife were found dead in their Gilroy home overnight, and investigators believe it was a murder-suicide, [according to] multiple sources...

"Neither San Jose police or Gilroy police would not immediately comment on the reports.

"Sources identify the officer as Christopher Shimek, a veteran officer. He and his wife, Lynn, lived in Gilroy with two children, who were not injured."

From MercuryNews.com...

UPDATE:

11/27/2011 — "We're not able to release any information on how she died..."

Two Dead In Deer Hunting Incident

"READSBORO, VT — A Vermont deer hunter accidentally shot and killed his hunting buddy, and was so devastated he turned his rifle on himself, state police say.

"Investigators say Benjamin Birch, 39, Timothy Bolognani, 49, and Mark Colford were hunting near Readsboro, Vt., on Saturday afternoon when Birch shot a deer, according to local reports.

"The wounded animal managed to run off, and the trio began tracking it through the brush, local station WPTZ reported. Later Bolognani fired at what he may have thought was the deer, but instead heard Birch scream out in pain.

"Bolognani and Colford later found their pal bleeding on the ground, but could do nothing to save his life. Overwhelmed with grief, Bolognani then committed suicide with his own rifle, cops say.

"Authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy, but police said they don't suspect any foul play in the incident.

"According to a local report, Bolognani’s mother, Betty, is a former Vermont state representative."

From the New York Daily News...