Woodbridge Murder-Suicide Confirmed
Medical Examiner Rules Woodbridge Deaths of Elderly Couple a Murder-Suicide
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Key Points
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The medical examiner specified that Jo Ann Karales died from a shotgun wound to the neck.
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William Karales died from a gunshot wound to the head.
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Police said the couple were found at 11:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
A married couple was found dead in their Woodbridge, Connecticut home Friday after an employee reported being unable to reach them. NBC Boston and WTNH reported that the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the deaths a murder-suicide: William Karales, 71, shot his wife Jo Ann Karales, 66, then died by suicide.
Police officers entered the Orchard Road home through a rear window during a well-being check at 11:49 a.m. on Friday, October 2. News 12 Connecticut reported that the medical examiner determined Jo Ann died from a shotgun wound to the neck, while William died from a gunshot wound to the head. Woodbridge police said the incident was isolated with no known danger to the public.
How Police Discovered the Bodies
An employee called police after being unable to reach the couple at their Orchard Road home. NBC Connecticut reported that officers responded for a well-being check on Friday morning. Unable to make contact through normal means, police made forced entry through a rear window, where they discovered both Jo Ann and William Karales dead inside.
Medical Examiner's Findings on Cause of Death
The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted autopsies and determined the manner of death for each victim. WTNH reported that Jo Ann Karales died from a shotgun wound to the neck, ruled a homicide. William Karales died from a gunshot wound to the head, ruled a suicide. The medical examiner's ruling confirmed authorities' conclusion that William killed his wife before taking his own life.
Police Investigation and Public Safety Assessment
Woodbridge police and the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit jointly investigated the deaths. NH Register noted that both agencies reviewed the evidence and circumstances surrounding the incident. Police described the situation as isolated with no broader threat to the community. Officials determined there was no known danger to the public following the deaths.
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