Cynthia Kilough

On December 2, 2019, Cynthia Kilough, aged 66, was tragically killed in a double homicide at her home in Big Bear Lake, California. The incident also claimed the life of her roommate, Jeffrey Tiner. The suspect, Ralph Meneses, who was also a roommate, called 911 to report the shooting. Meneses claimed that he had been attacked by Kilough and Tiner, which led him to shoot both of them. When authorities arrived, they found Kilough suffering from gunshot wounds outside the home. She was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Tiner was found deceased inside the home.

The investigation revealed that an argument had escalated into a physical altercation, during which Meneses shot Kilough and Tiner. Meneses himself had several puncture wounds, which were later determined to be self-inflicted. He was arrested and charged with murder, and is being held without bail at the Central Detention Center. The case remains under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.

This tragic event has deeply affected the community and the families of the victims. A GoFundMe campaign was organized by Leanna Kilough to support the family and help cover funeral expenses. The campaign highlighted the profound loss felt by those who knew and loved Cynthia Kilough and Jeffrey Tiner. The legal proceedings against Meneses are ongoing, as investigators continue to piece together the events that led to this devastating incident.