Update @ 11:39 a.m.: The woman shot dead by a 68-year-old man has been identified as Debra Vandyke, 49, of Menifee, Riverside County Coroner’s officials have reported.
The man has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.
Original Story: A man and woman were found dead in the front yard of a home in Menifee in an apparent murder-suicide, law enforcement officials said today.
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrived just after 10 p.m., to a residence in the 33000 block of Merritt Road.
Deputies received word while en route to the home that shots had been fired at the location.
“Upon arrival deputies located a deceased female and a deceased male in the front yard of the residence,” Sgt. Jeff Buompensiero stated.
Investigators determined the male shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself.
Their identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with additional details regarding this ongoing investigation is urged to contact Investigator Espinoza at 760-393-3500.
Stepahnie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN. She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.
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Where do these people get it in their head that its OK to take another persons life because they are mad at them? And then turn around and kill themselves?
Where is that off button we all have that says do NOT cross that boundry, as in do NOT get mad enough to hurt or kill another person. Or if you are attracted to children, why doesnt that button flash and you run to the nearest doctor or hospital for help?
If you are in a relationship and it doesnt work out is it your right to go and Beat or KILL the EX and his/her new love?? No its NOT ok, and start now to find that OFF SWITCH that most of the rest of us have and know when to turn it down or OFF.
I cannot believe that these type personalities do NOT reach out for help before they do these types of crimes, or any type of crime that injures or kills another person, who no matter how much they think they do, did NOT deserve to be shot and killed.
And perhaps if its a murder suicide the shooter didnt need to die also if he just knew where to find that off switch.
This is a horrible murder and for this womans family and friends I hope your God is carrying you when its too difficult to move forward another foot. Its when you need him most that he will carry you.
As for the mans family and friends, how did no one notice he was a walking timebomb?