Linda Haynes, a 68-year-old woman from Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on August 15, 2014. Her death was part of a tragic event that also involved her husband, Glenn Haynes. The couple was found deceased at their home in what was later determined to be a murder-suicide. Glenn Haynes, who was also elderly, reportedly took his wife's life before ending his own.
This incident was described by their daughter as a possible mercy killing, suggesting that Glenn may have acted out of love and compassion for his wife.
Linda Haynes was a native of Cleveland County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Palmer and Flossie Bolton Allen. Linda was a homemaker and was well-loved by her family and community. Her husband, Glenn Haynes, was a native of Tennessee and had served in the Air Force. He was also a dedicated worker at Copeland. The couple's deaths were a significant loss to their family and friends, who remembered them fondly.
The investigation into their deaths revealed that Glenn Haynes used a firearm to carry out the murder-suicide. There were no arrests or suspects involved, as the case was closed with the determination that Glenn was the perpetrator. The tragic nature of this event left a lasting impact on the community of Shelby, North Carolina.
