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ADAMSVILLE, Beaver County — A 76-year-old man and woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide Saturday evening, officials said.
Around 6:35 p.m., police received a call from a man who told them he had killed his wife and was going to kill himself, said Beaver County Sheriff Cameron Noel. The man then told police they could find his body under a tree outside, Noel said.
Police arrived at the home where the call originated from and discovered the man and woman were both dead. The woman was bed-ridden and suffered from dementia, Noel said.
The couple had been living in Adamsville for about five years after they both retired, according to police.
The man did not have any history of mental illness, Noel said.
Officials did not release the couple’s names, pending family notification.
KSL encourages those struggling to take care of themselves or others to seek caregiver assistance. Resources such as the American Association of Retired Persons are available.
Resources for victims of domestic violence
- The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition has a statewide, 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).
- The Division of Child and Family Services offers counseling, teaches parenting skills and conflict resolution and can connect the family with community resources. Their goal is to keep children with their family when it is "possible and safe," according to their website. Visitdcfs.utah.gov/questions/or call 1-800-323-DCFS (3237) for resources or to report child abuse or neglect.
- The Christmas Box House acts as a temporary shelter for children and can provide them with new clothing and shoes, among other services. Call the Salt Lake office at 801-747-2201 or the Ogden office at 801-866-0350.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, KSL encourages you to call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-226-4433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
