On October 5, 2014, 77-year-old Peggy Lou Regel was found dead on her rear deck at her home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Police responded to the scene at 6:35 p.m. and discovered Regel suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators and crime scene personnel were called to the scene, and an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
The investigation revealed that Peggy Lou Regel, a white female, had died from a
gunshot wound to the head. The police determined that the death was a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and no foul play was suspected. As a result, there were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to her death. The case was treated as a suicide, and no further legal actions were taken.
Peggy Lou Regel's death was a tragic event that deeply affected her family and the community in Elizabeth City. Her burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring her service and life.
