Sandra Charlene Jackson, a 59-year-old woman from Pomona, California, was found dead on October 6, 2018. The tragic incident occurred in the 1400 block of West McKinley Avenue, where she was discovered with a shotgun wound to her back. Her husband, Vernon Cary Jackson, a 62-year-old man, was found beside her with a shotgun wound to his chest. A shotgun was located on the floor near Vernon, leading investigators to conclude that he had shot Sandra before turning the gun on himself.
The coroner's records confirmed Sandra's death as a homicide and Vernon's as a suicide.
The discovery was made after Sandra's adult children requested a welfare check when they were unable to reach their parents. Upon entering the home, Pomona police officers found the couple in their bedroom, lying on the bed. The investigation revealed that Sandra had been planning to leave her husband and stay with her son, which might have triggered the tragic events. The couple had children from previous marriages, and Sandra's son became worried when she did not arrive as planned, prompting him to contact the police.
The Pomona Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. Homicide detectives found no evidence of any other suspects involved, and there was no ongoing threat to the public. The case was classified as a murder-suicide, with Vernon Jackson being the primary suspect in Sandra's death. The investigation concluded that Vernon had shot his wife before committing suicide. The police urged anyone with additional information to come forward, but no further suspects or arrests were made in connection with the case.
The tragic death of Sandra Jackson and the subsequent investigation highlighted the complexities and potential dangers of domestic relationships. The case remains a somber reminder of the importance of addressing domestic issues and providing support to those in need. The community of Pomona was left to mourn the loss of Sandra Jackson, a woman whose life was cut short by a tragic and preventable act of violence.
