Susan Rutigliano-Garcia, aged 49, tragically lost her life on October 2, 2017, in Nokomis, Florida. The incident was a harrowing case of domestic violence that escalated into a double murder-suicide. On the night of her death, a violent altercation occurred between Susan and her husband, Anthony Isgrig, aged 28. Witnesses reported seeing Susan throw a cell phone over their house, which enraged Isgrig.
He responded with physical violence, hitting Susan hard enough to knock her down and pulling her by the hair. The situation quickly deteriorated as Isgrig's aggression intensified.
Neighbors who witnessed the altercation called the authorities, but by the time deputies arrived, the scene had turned deadly. Isgrig had shot and killed Susan and her 18-year-old son, Matthew Beagle, inside their home. He then turned the gun on himself, committing suicide. During the incident, Susan's daughter, Joanna Beagle, aged 17, was also injured but managed to survive. A neighbor, Michael Meachem, who attempted to intervene, was struck by Isgrig's car but sustained only minor injuries.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the incident, which confirmed the sequence of events leading to the deaths. The investigation revealed that the couple had only recently moved to the neighborhood, and neighbors were shocked by the sudden and violent turn of events. The case was classified as a double murder-suicide, and no further arrests or suspects were involved. The tragic event highlighted the severe consequences of domestic violence and left the community in mourning for the victims.
