Kristi Bice, a 42-year-old woman from Hudson, Ohio, tragically lost her life on March 19, 2016, in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. Kristi and her husband, Stephen Bice, were found dead in their home on Ravenna Road. The police investigation revealed that Stephen had been living separately from Kristi since his arrest for domestic violence in January 2016.
In the days leading up to the incident, Kristi had expressed fear for her life to her family and coworkers.
She had also requested and been granted a civil protection order against Stephen. Despite this, Stephen continued to violate the order and attempted to contact Kristi multiple times. On the day of the incident, Stephen had instructed their three sons to meet him at a local amusement park, but he never showed up. When the eldest son, Luke, returned home and found the door cracked open, he called the police.
Upon arrival, the police discovered Kristi and Stephen dead from gunshot wounds. Kristi had sent a chilling text message to her stepdaughter just minutes before her death, expressing her vulnerability and suspicion that Stephen might harm her. The investigation concluded that Stephen had broken into the home with a handgun and shot Kristi multiple times before taking his own life.
The tragic event highlighted a history of domestic violence and control exerted by Stephen over Kristi. Kristi's family has since used her story to raise awareness about domestic violence and the importance of supporting victims.
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