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Husband Kills Wife, Then Himself After Gun Seizure
9 Jan
Summary
- Robert obtained a shotgun hours before killing Rosemary.
- Rosemary had expressed fear over guns kept at home.
- Robert killed Rosemary after suspecting an affair.
A devastating incident occurred when Robert fatally shot his wife, Rosemary, before committing suicide. Rosemary had previously voiced concerns to the police regarding firearms kept at their residence a month prior to her death.
Despite police confiscating six shotguns, Robert obtained another shotgun hours before Rosemary's death. He claimed he intended to shoot crows, unaware of the couple's marital issues. Rosemary was in the process of divorcing Robert, who suspected her of infidelity after she vacationed with a friend.
Rosemary had reportedly felt vulnerable and scared, staying with a friend following an alleged assault. She was killed by Robert when she returned home to collect her belongings. He then died by suicide in a nearby shed.
