Teresa Marie Lee Rings, a 42-year-old woman from Galena, Ohio, tragically died on September 2, 2015. She was born on December 8, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, to Mary Ellen and the late Robert E. Lee. Teresa was a graduate of Grove City High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ohio Dominican University. She worked for AEP in the Accounting Department and the Department of Forestry for 19 years. Teresa was known for her big heart and her ability to make friends easily.
On the evening of her death, Teresa and her husband, David Lee Rings, were involved in an argument at their home on Falling Meadows Drive in Galena. The argument escalated, and David shot Teresa multiple times before taking his own life. Teresa's 18-year-old son, Chase, and a family friend were outside the house when they heard the gunshots and called 911.
Both Teresa and David were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office, along with investigators from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. They determined that the deaths were a result of a murder-suicide. The investigation included collecting evidence, analyzing lab results, and conducting autopsies. The investigation was extensive and took several months to complete.
The tragic incident shocked the community, as neighbors described the Rings family as friendly and well-liked. The family had moved into the house less than a year before the incident, and there were no prior complaints from neighbors about their behavior. The investigation concluded that there were no external factors, such as alcohol or drugs, that contributed to the shooting.
Teresa Marie Lee Rings is remembered fondly by her family, friends, and colleagues for her kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to her work and loved ones. Her passing left a significant void in the lives of those who knew her.
