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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Yahoo
2 Minn. Teachers Were Found Slain. Police Say It Was Murder-Suicide, and Man Was Going Through Divorce
'We are heartbroken to share the devastating loss of Crystal, a loving young mother whose life was tragically cut short due to domestic violence. Her sudden passing has left an unfillable void in the lives of everyone who knew her,' a GoFundMe post TO KNOW Authorities say Crystal Marschel was shot and killed by her boyfriend, John Gans, who then killed himself Crystal's loved ones described her as being a warm, vibrant soul who 'loved fiercely' She leaves behind her two children, 3 and 5, and their fatherTwo former Minnesota teachers who were dating were found dead in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office say that 32-year-old Crystal Marschel was shot and killed by her boyfriend, 34-year-old John Gans, on July 18, according to a statement from the department. Gans then turned the gun on himself, the sheriff's office said. Deputies found the couple dead at the scene. A .40 caliber handgun was also recovered on site. Authorities showed up to the home for a welfare check because Marschel was supposed to be in court that day for a driving while impaired charge but never showed up, the St. Cloud Times reported. Gans, who was going through a divorce, was also supposed to be in court on July 18 for a hearing, the outlet reported. According to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, Marschel died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Gans' death was ruled a Bergstrom, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Superintendent, told the St. Cloud Times that Gans taught math at their middle school from 2013 to 2024, while Marschel taught middle school physical education from 2019 to 2024. Marschel's loved ones have created a GoFundMe page to support Marschel's two children, who are three and five years old, along with their father. The fundraiser described Marschel as being a warm, vibrant soul who 'loved fiercely' and always put her children at the center of her world. 'We are heartbroken to share the devastating loss of Crystal, a loving young mother whose life was tragically cut short due to domestic violence. Her sudden passing has left an unfillable void in the lives of everyone who knew her,' the GoFundMe post read. An for Marschel had a passion for teaching, her obituary reads, and her favorite expression as a mentor was "good job." 'Her loss will affect us all, her inspiration will never be lost, and her love for us all will never be forgotten,' Marschel's obituary said. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 24/7. Read the original article on People
The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Ex KZN woman killed abroad by man charged with prior assault on her
A South African woman who suffered a spinal injury after a sustained assault by an American man last year has been found dead in a case of murder-suicide reported by Brazilian police. Leigh-Anne McKenzie, 27, formerly from KwaZulu-Natal, was living in Houston, Texas. She had moved into the apartment of Ian Alexander Bruder Hay, who was ex-military. He was arrested for an assault on her last year. After being granted bail, he left for Brazil. For reasons unknown, she joined him there on July 18. A day later, she was dead. Brazil's Polícia Civil do Paraná told KPRC 2 News they believe Hay shot and killed McKenzie, before taking his own life. reported police found a 9mm pistol, ammunition, cocaine rocks, hundreds of syringes used for substance abuse, two magazines with extenders for 30 rounds each, a spiral magazine with a capacity of 50 rounds, six cellphones, two precision scales, a computer, a pocket knife, watches and jewellery inside Hay's apartment.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Suspect, 43, dies in hospital days after mum & two children shot dead in horror triple murder-suicide at Fermanagh home
A FOURTH person has died following a horrific shooting incident in Fermanagh that police are treating as a murder-suicide. The shocking incident, which took place at a house in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday, July 23, had already claimed the lives of a mother and her two children. 5 5 5 Vanessa Whyte, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, were shot dead in the horrific incident. And police confirmed that Ian Rutledge, 43, who had been in a serious condition in hospital following the incident, has died this evening. The agricultural contractor was the only suspect in the murder investigation. A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a fourth person has now died following a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge. "Police have named the deceased as Ian Rutledge, who was 43 years old. "Mr Rutledge was taken to hospital on Wednesday 23 July, where he remained in a serious condition. He passed away this evening, 28 July. "Detectives have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward." Cops have launched a suspected triple homicide and suicide probe. The shock incident took place in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge early Wednesday morning. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call from inside the house at 8.21am on Wednesday. Three emergency ambulances, one rapid response paramedic, two ambulance officers and an ambulance doctor were dispatched to the scene. AWFUL TRAGEDY Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and a third died in hospital. PSNI Superintendent Robert McGowan said the incident was ongoing when police arrived at the scene on Wednesday morning. On Saturday, detectives from the major investigation team said they are continuing with their inquiries and appealed for information involving the movements of a vehicle. Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: 'Our investigation is ongoing and we are working tirelessly to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy. 'I would continue to appeal generally for anyone with information to come forward, and more specifically, I would ask anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday July 22 to call detectives on 101, quoting reference 276 23/07/25. FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE 'Anyone who was travelling in the area and who may have captured dashcam footage which could assist, please get in touch.' Vanessa, a vet who worked within the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Enniskillen, was originally from Barefield, a village near Ennis in Co Clare. It is understood that the funeral of Ms Whyte and her two children will take place in Barefield later this week. It comes after hundreds of people attended a prayer service for the mother and two kids in Barefield last night. PRAYER SERVICE Parish priest Fr Tom Fitzpatrick said that Ms Whyte was a woman who loved her children 'fiercely', and wanted the best for them. He described how she worked hard and laughed a lot, and carried burdens 'we may never fully understand'. Fr Fitzpatrick added: 'Vanessa Whyte and her son James and daughter Sara, the unspeakable tragedy that has befallen our parish is something that is very hard to focus in on and get our minds around. 'But we're here, and that's the main thing. And we are here as well, not just praying for the three of them tonight in a very special way, and asking the Lord to take them to himself, that they be at peace. And I know they are. VANESSA 'GAVE AND GAVE' 'We're also here to remember and be a support for (Vanessa's mother) Mary and her family, and the siblings. They're at home tonight, they decided not to come. It might be easier for themselves, and for ourselves here too, maybe if they were just looking in online from home. 'So we're thinking of them in a very special way. Tonight we come to remember Vanessa and to hold Vanessa's family.' Three candles representing Ms Whyte, James and Sara sat on the altar. Those gathered were told that she was a woman who 'gave and gave'. 'HER LIFE WAS INCREDIBLY PRECIOUS' Fr Fitzpatrick added: 'Vanessa was a mother. She was a daughter, a sister, an aunty and a great friend to so many people. 'She was a woman who loved her children fiercely she wanted the best for them. She worked hard, and she laughed a lot, and she carried burdens that we may never ever fully understand. 'Her life was incredibly precious. James and Sara, young lives just beginning, so full of promise, so loved, so full of light, they've been taken away from this world all too soon in a violent way. 'We just find it impossible, my dear friends, to make sense of any of it. We cannot rationalise what should never have taken place, what we can do is remember the pain that we feel now, that pain is borne out of love. 'PRICE WE PAY FOR LOVE' 'If we didn't love Vanessa, and so many of you would have known her, and if we didn't love her children, we wouldn't be grieving. This heartbreak is the price we pay for love, but it is also love in itself that will help Vanessa's family and all of us indeed, to carry it over the weeks and months to come. 'Mary, I know you're at home and you're listening. She was Vanessa's beloved mother, and her grief is a very deep ocean indeed. 'No mother should ever have to endure this. And yet, Mary, I know, will find herself surrounded by people who care deeply. He said the family's hearts have been 'fractured beyond belief'. He added: 'You have lost a sister, a niece and a nephew, and there are no words that can fill the space that they have left behind. But you're not alone. 'You are held by a community of people who are walking with you through this darkness.' 'She will meet them over the next number of days. These same people, all of us here, will stand beside her, not just during these dark days, but in the days and the weeks to come as well.' IF you've been affected contact the Samaritans on the freephone 116123 or email jo@ 5 5
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong family in suspected murder-suicide case ‘were about to emigrate to UK'
A young Hong Kong family of four found dead in a suspected hotel murder-suicide case at the weekend had planned to fly to Britain on Monday to emigrate, with the lease on their suite ending next month, the Post has learned. The father, a former customs inspector, was found dead on Sunday after jumping out of a window at the Panda Hotel in Tsuen Wan. Officers discovered his wife and two sons, aged six and three, dead inside the hotel suite. A source said on Monday that the family's visa applications had already been approved but their plans to move to Britain were delayed because the three-year-old boy had a foot condition. 'He had undergone two operations, but the results were unsatisfactory, so they could only delay the emigration plan,' the source said. The hotel case has been classified as a murder-suicide, with the cause of the killings still under investigation. The tragedy at the hotel came to light after the father jumped to his death. Photo: May Tse A preliminary forensic examination found the man's wife had cut wounds on her back and neck. The six-year-old boy was found in one bedroom with cut wounds on his forearms and palms. The three-year-old was located in the other bedroom and had cut wounds on his chest and neck.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Tragedy of pregnant mum killed by her paranoid boyfriend before taking his own life
A much-loved mum was pregnant with her third child when she was killed by her paranoid boyfriend who ended his own life after their relationship broke down. Mum-of-two Lucy Powell, just 21, was less than 12 weeks pregnant when her 47-year-old partner Gregory Duhamel smothered her to death at their home in Stechford. Police found the "fabulous mum" and Duhamel unresponsive at their home in Swancote Road on January 27, 2022. READ MORE: 'Fabulous' mum was pregnant when boyfriend smothered her to death before taking his own life Officers had forced their way into the property after Lucy's dad, Robert, raised the alarm when his daughter failed to pick up her phone or answer the door. The couple's bodies were found in their bedroom. Lucy had red marks around her neck. A post-mortem examination later confirmed Lucy had died by 'smothering'; Duhamel by hanging. And this week an inquest into Lucy's death confirmed what her family had long feared: her life was ended by Duhamel who had fallen into a jealous rage after he suspected her of being unfaithful. Shortly before his death, paranoid Duhamel had left a note on the couple's staircase which made it clear he was "angry with Lucy". Area coroner Ms Brown said it indicated an intention to end his life and that Lucy, who he believed was cheating on him, was "also going to die". But Det Chief Insp Laura Harrison of West Midlands Police said his claims of infidelity were unfounded. However it was clear the couple's relationship had broken down after speaking to Lucy's colleagues and their children's nursery teachers, she said. Lucy, who leaves behind two children who she "adored", was last seen the day before her body was discovered. CCTV captured her dropping off her children at nursery and later leaving work. Duhamel was last seen on CCTV in the early hours of the 27th when he made a journey in a Volkswagen before later dropping off their children at nursery. Ms Harrison said there was enough evidence, had he survived, to pursue a murder charge against Duhamel after a police probe found no indication of third-party involvement. Area coroner Ms Brown recorded Lucy's death "as a result of an unlawful killing" by smothering. "My view is, given the note, he was extremely angry with her and he did not intend for her to be around to raise his children," she said. "Lucy had told a friend that her relationship was over and Mr Duhamel did not accept this easily." Ms Brown said it was "very clear" Duhamel "intended" the hard-working mum's death. In a touching tribute, her family said: "Lucy was a kind, caring beautiful person inside and out and always put a smile on everyone's face. "She was a brilliant, loving mother to her two young children. "She was taken from us way too soon and nothing will ever fill the heart-breaking hole in our hearts. Rest in peace our special girl. "Loved by all, Lucy will be missed so much."
