Gloria Bono, aged 72, was found dead on November 10, 2014, in her home in Stuart, Florida. The tragic incident also claimed the life of her 45-year-old son, Michael Bono. Both were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds in their residence located in the Stuart Yacht and Country Club. The investigation revealed that the perpetrator, Robert Gulick, a 32-year-old associate of Michael Bono, was responsible for the murders. Gulick, who worked as a caretaker in the same community, drove Gloria Bono's car to a Best Western hotel after committing the crime, where he subsequently took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The authorities were alerted to the situation when Gloria Bono's daughter, concerned about not hearing from her mother and brother, contacted the police. Upon investigation, the police found the bodies of Gloria and Michael Bono in their home. The motive behind the killings remains unclear, as there were no immediate signs of a struggle or robbery. Gulick and Michael Bono were known to each other through their professional connections, although they did not work for the same company.
The case was classified as a double murder-suicide, with Robert Gulick being the primary suspect. The investigation did not uncover any additional suspects or arrests related to the incident. The community was left in shock, struggling to comprehend the senseless violence that led to the deaths of Gloria and Michael Bono. The Martin County Sheriff's Office conducted a thorough investigation, but the exact reasons behind Gulick's actions remain a mystery. The case did not proceed to litigation, as the suspect had already died by suicide.
