Kimberly Gray, a 56-year-old woman from Stuart, Florida, was found dead on November 7, 2016, in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide. Kimberly Gray, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was discovered alongside her boyfriend, 63-year-old Howard Terflinger, in their home in the Martin Crossings community. The Martin County Sheriff's Office reported that the couple had both died from single gunshot wounds. Gray's co-workers found the bodies after she failed to show up for work, prompting them to check on her at her residence.
The investigation revealed that Howard Terflinger shot Kimberly Gray while she was likely asleep, and then turned the gun on himself. Detectives found Gray lying on a sofa recliner covered with a blanket, indicating she might not have been aware of the impending danger. Terflinger was found in the bedroom with the gun in his hand, and his wound appeared to be self-inflicted. There were no signs of forced entry, and the house was locked when deputies arrived, further supporting the murder-suicide conclusion.
Detectives learned from interviews with the couple's family, friends, and co-workers that there were relationship issues and personal problems that likely led to the tragic event. The couple had been together for over three years and had signed a joint lease for their home in 2013. It was reported that they were going through a breakup, and Terflinger had recently lost his job, which may have contributed to his actions. The investigation was ongoing as detectives awaited toxicology results to determine if either had substances in their systems at the time of the shootings.
