Tara Lynn Foley, a 28-year-old female, died on December 21, 2020, in Athens, Alabama. Her death was the result of a shooting that also involved her father, Michael Preston Foley, aged 64.
The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide. Authorities reported that Michael Foley fatally shot his daughter, Tara, before taking his own life. Both individuals were found deceased at their residence.
The motive for the murder-suicide was not immediately released by law enforcement officials.
Tara Lynn Foley was born on September 17, 1992. She was survived by her mother and sister. Her father, Michael Preston Foley, was born on September 17, 1956. He was survived by his wife and another daughter. Joint graveside services were held for both Tara and Michael Foley on December 27, 2020, at Roselawn Cemetery. As the sole suspect in Tara Lynn Foley's death was deceased, there were no arrests or subsequent legal proceedings in this case.
