In the summer of 2025, a domestic disturbance call to a quiet home in Gaines Township, near Grand Rapids, Michigan, ended in a tragic discovery that shook the local community. On the afternoon of Monday, July 21, 2025, deputies from the Kent County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence on Madison Avenue SE following a 911 call reporting a domestic argument that had alarmingly escalated to the sound of gunfire.
Upon entering the home, law enforcement found the bodies of 43-year-old Elizabeth “Lizz” Marie Lewis Weber, a White/Caucasian female, and her 52-year-old boyfriend, Troy Balcer.
Subsequent investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office and the Kent County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the incident was a murder-suicide. Autopsies revealed that Elizabeth Weber died from multiple gunshot wounds, while Troy Balcer died from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators concluded that Balcer fatally shot Weber before taking his own life. Because the perpetrator was deceased at the scene, no arrests were made, and the investigation did not seek any other suspects. The relationship between Weber and Balcer was described as a dating relationship, and reports indicated a history of domestic disputes.
Elizabeth Weber, born on February 20, 1982, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was a mother to three children. She was remembered by friends and family as a caring and loving person who always put others before herself. Her obituary noted her love for working on projects, traveling, and spending time at the ocean. A GoFundMe page was established to support her children and to fulfill her wish of having her ashes released into the ocean in Florida. The tragic event prompted local authorities to publicly urge those in dangerous domestic situations to seek help and resources. A visitation for friends and family to remember Elizabeth was scheduled for early August, where attendees were asked to wear bright colors in her memory.
