Ohio Couple Found Fatally Shot in Home, Investigation Ongoing
A tragic incident unfolded in West Township, Ohio, last Monday, when a couple was found shot dead in their home. According to Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin, deputies responded to the residence after receiving a request for a welfare check.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered the bodies of 16-year-old boy’s mother, Vanessa Chester, and his stepfather, Jason Hilaire, in the basement of the home. The teenager had made the disturbing discovery and immediately contacted authorities.
The welfare check was initiated after a man received a concerning 28-minute voicemail from Hilaire, which was described as “ominous sounding.”
Authorities have revealed that the couple was in the process of getting a divorce, and preliminary indications suggest that the incident may be a murder-suicide.
Child Protective Services responded to the scene to ensure the well-being of the 16-year-old boy and his younger sister. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.