Susie Hale Gross, a 50-year-old white female, was tragically found dead on March 31, 2010, in Berea, North Carolina. Susie was the owner of Munching Marvin's Grille, a beloved local restaurant she had run for over two decades. Her body was discovered inside the restaurant by a beer delivery person, alongside the body of her boyfriend, Daniel Tyson Matthews, a 26-year-old white male.
Authorities determined that Matthews had shot Gross before turning the gun on himself.
The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, and no other suspects were involved. The community was deeply affected by the loss of Susie, who was remembered as a loving and caring individual who contributed significantly to the neighborhood.
There were no arrests, litigations, or ongoing investigations related to Susie's death, as the case was closed following the determination of the murder-suicide. The tragic event left a lasting impact on the Berea community, with many mourning the loss of a cherished member.
