In a quiet, upscale South Baton Rouge neighborhood, a grim discovery was made on Monday, October 21, 2013, bringing a tragic end to the lives of a mother and her daughter. Eula Diamond, an 84-year-old female, was found deceased in her home on Willow Grove Boulevard in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide. The events that led to this sorrowful conclusion began to unfold when a concerned friend of Eula's requested a welfare check, prompting deputies from the East Baton Rouge
Sheriff's Office to visit the residence at approximately 2:20 p.m.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement officials entered the home to find a somber scene. Eula Diamond was discovered dead, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. Alongside her was the body of her 47-year-old daughter, Dr. Karen Diamond, a local gastroenterologist. The investigation concluded that Karen Diamond had shot and killed her mother before turning the weapon on herself. The family dog was also found shot and killed at the scene.
Further investigation into the personal lives of the two women revealed a history of personal struggles. Friends of Dr. Karen Diamond described her as having a 'very troubled spirit' and indicated that she had been dealing with significant personal challenges. The motive for the tragic act appears to be rooted in these deep-seated issues, which ultimately culminated in the decision to end her own life and that of her mother. The incident left the local community in shock, as they mourned the loss of two lives in such a distressing manner. A private graveside service was held for Eula Diamond at Grace Memorial Park on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
