Angel Morgan, a 42-year-old woman from Joliet, Illinois, was found dead on February 5, 2017, in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide. Angel Morgan had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while her husband, Patrick Morgan, 49, died from a single gunshot wound. A handgun was found at the scene, and police believe Patrick Morgan shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
Angel Morgan had filed for divorce from her husband in May 2016, citing years of physical abuse, including a severe laceration to her skull inflicted by Patrick Morgan. Despite these allegations, she dismissed the divorce case less than four months before her death. Patrick Morgan had denied the abuse allegations and claimed that Angel Morgan had tried to run him over with an SUV in March 2016.
The couple's tumultuous relationship was further complicated by the legal troubles of their two sons, Amari Morgan, 18, and Blaique Morgan, 20. Both sons were in custody at the Will County jail, facing murder charges for the January 2016 killing of their 62-year-old neighbor, Robert Bielec. The brothers allegedly confronted Bielec about an ongoing dispute, during which Amari Morgan reportedly struck Bielec in the head with a bat, resulting in his death.
The tragic events surrounding Angel Morgan's death and the subsequent legal battles involving her family highlight the complexities and challenges faced by those affected by domestic violence and familial strife. The investigation into the murder-suicide and the ongoing legal proceedings for the Morgan brothers continue to shed light on the broader issues of abuse and violence within families.
