Livienne Love Chote, aged 37, tragically lost her life on July 24, 2018, in Middletown, California, in a harrowing incident that has been classified as a murder-suicide. According to reports, Livienne was shot and killed by her ex-husband, Jedediah Daniel Chote, aged 35. The couple's three-year-old daughter, Hannah Love Chote, was also a victim in this tragic event. Jedediah Chote subsequently turned the gun on himself, resulting in his own death. The incident occurred at the residence of Jedediah's father, Benjamin Chote, in the Whispering Pines community of Middletown.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from Benjamin Chote, who reported the shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found all three family members deceased from gunshot wounds. A shotgun, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was recovered at the scene. The investigation revealed that Jedediah's wounds were self-inflicted, confirming the murder-suicide scenario. Authorities have stated that there were no indications of any other individuals being involved in the incident.
The motive behind this tragic event remains unclear. The investigation uncovered that Livienne and Jedediah had been married in 2015, around the time of their daughter's birth. They had divorced approximately a year before the incident but had recently begun efforts towards reconciliation. The family had previously lost their home in the Valley Fire and had moved to Oregon for a year before returning to Lake County. At the time of the incident, they were living together in an apartment in Middletown and frequently visited Benjamin Chote's residence.
On the day of the incident, Benjamin Chote had left the residence to go shopping and returned to find the tragic scene. Neighbors were contacted, but none had significant information to contribute. Benjamin Chote has cooperated fully with the investigation. The Lake County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there were no prior negative contacts with any of the deceased individuals. The investigation is ongoing, but no further suspects or arrests have been made in connection with the case.
