Cheryl Parker Carlyle, a 49-year-old woman from Jacksonville, FL, was found dead on November 21, 2014, in what was later confirmed to be a murder-suicide. The Medical Examiner's Office determined that Cheryl Parker Carlyle died from a gunshot wound to the back of her head, classifying her death as a homicide. Her husband, David Lee Carlyle, aged 57, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the side of his head, and his death was ruled a suicide.
The tragic incident occurred in their home located in the 100 block of Plumton Court in Northwest St. Johns County. A family member discovered the bodies and alerted the authorities. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, secured the area, and obtained a search warrant to investigate further.
Cheryl Parker Carlyle's death was part of an apparent murder-suicide, and there were no arrests or suspects beyond her husband, David Lee Carlyle. The investigation by the Sheriff's Office aimed to determine the sequence of events leading up to the deaths. Detectives conducted interviews with individuals who might have had insights into the couple's relationship and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case did not lead to any further litigation or law cases, as the primary suspect, David Lee Carlyle, was deceased. The investigation concluded with the determination that Cheryl Parker Carlyle's death was a result of domestic violence, culminating in a murder-suicide.
