Stephen Larnell Willetts and Tracey Parker Willetts were found dead in their Wilmington, North Carolina home on Thursday, with investigators suspecting a murder-suicide. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office stated that evidence suggests Tracey Willetts fatally shot her husband before taking her own life. Emergency services were alerted after one of their smartwatches detected a fall and called 911. The couple had reportedly celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary the day before their deaths. A neighbor noted that Stephen Willetts was a retired Army member. The investigation remains active.
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North Carolina couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide after anniversary
A couple in Wilmington, North Carolina, was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide one day after celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Investigators believe Tracey Willetts shot her husband, Stephen Willetts, before taking her own life. The investigation is ongoing.
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