On January 26, 2025, a quiet community in Berryton, Kansas, was shaken by a grim discovery. Inside a home on Ratner Road, authorities found the bodies of three family members, all victims of gunshot wounds. Among them was 41-year-old Kristin M. Noble, a White female, who was found deceased alongside her mother, 76-year-old Ruth D. Noble, and her father, 79-year-old Thomas R. Noble.
The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the tragic scene. Investigators believe the incident was a double-murder suicide. It is thought that Thomas R. Noble shot his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the investigation into the circumstances that led to the devastating event remains open. No arrests have been made in connection with the deaths, as the primary suspect is believed to be the deceased Thomas R. Noble.
Adding to the family's tragedy, the Noble's home was burglarized just days after the deaths. On February 1, 2025, a 911 call reported a potential burglary in progress, with a trailer full of items seen leaving the property. The driver of the trailer later abandoned it on a nearby road. When police entered the home, they found that numerous items had been stolen or damaged, and three of the family's vehicles were missing. All three vehicles were later recovered at different locations. As of now, no arrests have been made in the burglary case, and the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate both the deaths and the subsequent theft.
