Another Restraining Order Unserved, Rodney Morris-El Sr Shoots His Children's Mother in Front of Them, then Himself

A woman seeking court protection against the father of her four children was fatally shot in front of the youngsters in what police called a murder-suicide.

Melissa Amerson, 26, was loading the children into her minivan just after 8 a.m. Friday when she was shot.

Police said her attacker, Rodney Morris-El Sr., 37, then walked about 30 feet into the yard and turned the weapon on himself.

Officials said the children, who range in age from 10 to 5, weren't harmed.

Neighbor Aaron Foster said he heard children screaming and the oldest child ran to his apartment and said, "Please help me. My mom has just been shot."...


**Blog Author Note: This is the second story in 2 days involving an unserved restraining order.

Note to certain commentors on the original article: Mothers cannot BOTH protect themselves and their children (natural instinct and given right) AND foster a relationship between the children and their father (as ordered by the family court system and promoted by social service agencies and the rest of "the system"). Which is it going to be?

Carl Martin Shots His "Estranged" Wife, and then Himself; Restraining Order Unable to be Served

A woman and a man are dead in an apparent Flagler County murder-suicide after she was shot as she ran to a neighbor's house, then again when she was inside.

The shooting just before 7:15 a.m. Wednesday also caused a nearby school to lock down, authorities said.

Shannon Martin, 35, had been granted a restraining order on her estranged husband, Carl Martin, 50, but deputies had not been able to find him to serve the paperwork, Flagler County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Debra Johnson said. They had an incorrect address, she said...

**Blog Author Note: As if the restraining order would have stopped him. Apparently, he had her address. Florida has had a numerous amount of murder-suicides this year. Something different needs to be done.

Frank Frisco Killed His Former Fiance, and Himself, After Being Released from Jail on a Restraining Order Violation

A day after he got out of jail, a 36-year-old Toms River man killed his former fiance before committing suicide in the home the couple had once planned to share, authorities said yesterday.

Investigators said Frank Frisco killed 30-year-old Letizia Zindell, also of Toms River, at her King George Layne residence early yesterday afternoon, then returned to the home they once shared on Lafayette Avenue and hanged himself in a garage detached from the home.

A family friend hoping to borrow cleaning supplies from Zindell discovered her body in the back seat of her 2005 Acura around 2:30 p.m., Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said.

The chief was not sure how Zindell was killed and that remained unknown as of last night, pending an autopsy by the Ocean County Medical Examiner's Office.

After Zindell's friend informed police of her grim discovery, authorities began a frantic search for Frisco, said Mastronardy. Police discovered his body around 4 p.m...


**Blog Author note: This is at least the second restraining order violation in the news this week. This murderer was a repeat offender. Restraining orders create paper trails--they don't stop murder.

Great Guy Richard Owen Kills His Mother, the Dog, and Himself

NEW PORT RICHEY — After Richard Owen, his elderly mother and their pet chihuahua didn't venture outside their home for several days, one of their neighbors placed a call to the authorities.

People were getting worried.

"We got called out on a welfare check," said Kevin Doll, a spokesman for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. "The neighbors hadn't seen them in a few days and they started to smell decay."

When deputies arrived at the home at 4455 Grandwood Lane Saturday night, the neighbors' worst fears were confirmed: Owen and his 87-year-old mother, Joan Owen, were both dead inside, apparently of a murder-suicide...

Father's Day Coward Ryan Peters Kills Himself and His 3 Year Old Daughter

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a father and young daughter.

A deputy found the bodies of 29-year-old Ryan Peters and his 3-year-old daughter Teigan Peters, both from the Phoenix-area, shortly after midnight on Monday. They were discovered in the area of Parissawampitts Point off Highway 67 leading to the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

Mesa police officers called the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday after a relative of Ryan’s called police and said they were concerned for Ryan and Teigan’s safety. The relative described Ryan as “despondent” and possibly suicidal as the result of a divorce and a custody decision.



**Blog Author note: Why was this child in the custody of the father if he was suicidal and despondent? Wake the hell up people!!!!**

Matthew Morris Kills His Wife, Who Had Been Hiding from Him, and Himself

For the second time in less than a month, Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent murder suicide where a estranged wife was killed by her husband.

Sheriff Ray Nutt said deputies were dispatched to 11276 Loop 60 in LaRue in reference to a shooting about 4:30 p.m. Monday.

“When they got there they found a female victim who had been shot and witnesses said a white male had run into the woods armed with a rifle and a handgun,” he said...

“They have been having some family issues and had been separated. We don’t know why she came back to the area, but we do know that Anderson County has been looking for him to serve him with a protective order,” he said....

The couple had been having marital problems and were separated...

**Blog author note: Second story this morning in which the victim was trying to leave**

Possessive and Controlling Domestic Abuser Brian Sebastian Kills His Girlfriend and Himself in Utah

A tragic ending to allegedly months of domestic abuse for a Utah County couple; officials say a man shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself.

46-year-old Brian Sebastian and 40-year-old Jeanie White were found by Springville police late Monday night in their bedroom, both with a single gunshot wound to the head.

Police had been called out to the house by Jeanie's daughter, who became worried when she hadn't heard from her mother...

Last Friday, another fight broke out after it's believed Sabastian had discovered Jeanie's plan to move out. ...



**Blog author note: And we say time and time again, the most dangerous time for a victim of violence, is when she decides to leave. Is anyone listening?**

Curtis Brandon Carter Kills His Girlfriend and Himself with a High-Powered Rifle

Police believe a 26-year-old man shot and killed his live-in girlfriend Sunday night before taking his own life with a high-powered rifle.

Chief Tim Schweder of the Monett Police Department said in a news release that officers were called at 9:45 p.m. Sunday to 805 N. Euclid St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. A female friend of the couple who lived at the address met officers outside the home...

In Binghamton, New York, Keng Thongthip Murders His Wife and Himself

A Binghamton couple is dead. Police say it's a murder-suicide inside their apartment.

Their 2 sons were home and heard the gunshots.

As Action News reporter Gabe Osterhout tells us, it's a shock because there's no history of violence between the couple.

Binghamton police were called to this home at 60 Lake Avenue around 11:15 Sunday night...

Loving, Wonderful Father and Husband J.D. Wood Decided to Kill His Wife, Kids, and Himself, in Florida

Just after 11:00AM Monday morning Seminole County Deputies responded to a call from a cleaning lady who found a man unresponsive in his Heathrow home.


When deputies arrived at 1214 Trentwood Court, they found 41-year-old J.D. Wood, 40-year-old Cindy Wood, and their two children Aubrey(12) and Dillion(10) dead inside the home in an apparent murder-suicide.

"It's a huge tragedy," said Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger...

**Special note from blog author: Dicks [Sporting Goods], which is relatively new to Florida, is a horrible company to work for. They don't give a fuck about their employees. They hire people as full-time, but give them part-time hours so that they work just enough NOT to qualify for unemployment when they continuously cut their hours. Write corporate/headquarters all you want, no one will respond to your complaints. Local stores run their employees like slaves. No growth within as they work you until you quit, then, they just hire someone else. Racial discrimination applies.**

Police in Barrow investigate apparent murder-suicide

North Slope Borough police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Barrow.

Police got a report of shots fired and a woman lying in the street early Saturday morning. They found 19-year-old Frederick Igtanloc and a 16-year-old girl both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police say Igtanloc shot the girl in the chest and head before turning the gun on himself...

Another one here http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/rural/story/815551.html

Children Find Parents Shot to Death in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Three children found their parents shot to death inside their Encino home in an apparent murder-suicide, police said.

Investigators say the couple's 12-year-old son reported the shooting in the 4800 block of Haskell Avenue at about 12:35 p.m. Sunday.

Officers responding to the call found Pedro Papias, 41, and Rosa Valencia, 35, shot to death inside the home, according to Officer Sara Faden.

The couple's two other children -- a 10-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl -- were also home at the time of the shooting...

Father, two children dead in apparent Oregon murder-suicide

Police in Oregon say a 45-year-old father found dead with his two children along a hiking trail is believed to have shot them before killing himself.

The bodies were found at a nature preserve Friday. A medical examiner confirms that all three were shot with a 9mm. handgun and authorities recovered such a gun from the site.

A police spokesman tells KGW news that detectives have interviewed family members and believe the father had emotional issues linked to his divorce. He had no criminal record but was unemployed...

Hillsborough sheriff's officials say man killed his wife in a murder-suicide

A man shot and killed his estranged wife in her home, then drove to a nearby shopping center in Carrollwood and killed himself, authorities said Sunday.

The shootings appear to have taken place late Saturday or early Sunday, but it will take an autopsy to narrow down the time, Hillsborough County sheriff's spokesman J.D. Callaway said.

Sheriff's officials did not release the couple's names Sunday because they were relying on law enforcement authorities outside Florida to notify their relatives, Callaway said...

2 women killed at gas station by jilted ex-lover

Authorities say two women were gunned down at a Broward County gas station by a former boyfriend who was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the side of the road.

Plantation police say 27-year-old Jillian Hauck and 22-year-old Brooke Pazo were shot at early Friday. One died at the scene; the other at a hospital.

The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Robert Vaughan, who was found dead hours after the shooting. He had a gunshot wound to the head...

2 found dead in Lorton home

A Lorton couple have been found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide, Fairfax County Police say.

Police were called to the home in the 9600 block of Hagel Circle at about 2 p.m. Friday after a concerned relative went to there. They found 45-year- old Jacqueline Neal and 54-year-old Robert Neal Jr., dead in the home...

Argument preceded murder-suicide

A woman and her boyfriend, found dead Saturday in their Wells Street home had been arguing, police say.

Ronnique Burton, 37, was shot in the head shortly before 3 p.m. by her boyfriend, Michael Jarrell, 31.

Burton was found lying on the floor of a second-story bedroom in the Wells Avenue house. Jarrell was also found lying on that bedroom floor. Both had single gunshot wounds to their heads.

Police said Jarrell shot Burton, then turned the gun on himself....

Some neighbors said they often saw the man and the children playing outside in their yard with other kids from the neighborhood. They said the man was polite and talkative, and the couple showed no signs of a combative or violent relationship.

“He was so nice. He would be so active with his kids, throwing balls and running around,” said Debbye Powello, who lives in an apartment across the street. “He seemed to be a very nice man.”

Randy Gray, who lives a few doors down, said he spoke the man several times and he seemed to get along fine with everyone.

“They were just real nice people,” Gray said...

2 Killed In Possible Murder-Suicide

Police in Fruitland Park are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at a bait and tackle shop.

Police responded to the Cain Pole South Bait and Tackle on US 441 and state Road 27 after reports of shots being fired.

The couple who owned the shop, Ronnie and Tonya Warren, was found dead...

Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

IMPD is investigating an apparent murder- suicide in Franklin Township.

Officers were called to an apartment at 5445 Boggs Creek Court on Wednesday morning to check the welfare of a woman who lives there. The woman's sister had been trying to reach her and was unable to do so.

Officers arrived shortly after medics. The fire department had forced entry and found two bodies in a rear bedroom.

Police say the woman, 21 year old Caitlin Walter, appeared to have been shot by 28 year old Matthew Ford, who then turned the gun on himself...

3 dead in apparent double murder-suicide in Texas

Police say a couple and their son are dead after an apparent double murder-suicide in a Houston suburb.

Authorities on Wednesday night found the bodies of Lewis Cantrell III, his father, Lewis Cantrell II, and stepmother, Gayle Cantrell.

Sgt. John Jordan with the League City Police Department tells the Houston Chronicle that a .38 caliber pistol was found near the younger man's body...