Judith Farrell, a 61-year-old white female, tragically passed away on March 24, 2018, in Milton, Florida. Judith, who was born on August 20, 1956, was a native of Miami, Florida, and had settled in Pace, Florida, where she raised a large and extended family. Her death was the result of a murder-suicide incident involving her husband, Gary Farrell, aged 72. The couple was found dead in their home on East Avenida De Golf in Pace, Florida.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene early that morning after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Gary Farrell lying on his back in the master bedroom, already deceased. Judith Farrell was found face down on the bed, with a gunshot wound and a pool of blood nearby. Witnesses, who were present in the house at the time of the incident, reported hearing two loud "claps" shortly after Judith entered the master bedroom where Gary was located. These witnesses also mentioned that the couple had been drinking and arguing the previous night, although no arguments were heard that morning.
The investigation by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office indicated that Gary Farrell shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. The couple had a history of domestic disturbances, as deputies recognized both Gary and Judith from previous calls to their residence. The case was treated as a murder-suicide, and no arrests were made as the primary suspect, Gary Farrell, was deceased. The incident left a profound impact on their family and the local community, who remembered Judith as a dedicated mother, grandmother, and sister, known for her loving and positive nature.
