In the early morning hours of September 22, 2025, in the quiet community of Shelburn, Indiana, a grim discovery was made at a local residence, shattering the morning's tranquility. Responding to a 911 call reporting a shooting shortly after 4 a.m., Sullivan County sheriff's deputies arrived at the home to a silent and unresponsive scene. After attempts to make contact with anyone inside were unsuccessful, law enforcement officers made the decision to enter the dwelling.
Inside, they
found the bodies of a married couple, 75-year-old Judy Sheffler and her 81-year-old husband, Keith Sheffler. Judy Sheffler was found deceased, the victim of a fatal shooting. Her husband was also found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation led authorities to believe the incident was a murder-suicide.
Detectives from the Indiana State Police were called to lead the investigation, with assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department and the county coroner's office. While the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event remained ongoing, no further details were immediately released to the public. The family of the deceased couple was notified of the incident.
