Delilah "Susie" McKee, a 53-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically killed in her home in Warrior, Alabama, on November 24, 2019. Her death was the result of a violent encounter that also left her estranged husband deceased in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide.
On that Sunday, law enforcement was called to a residence in the 700 block of Longleaf Trail where they discovered the bodies of McKee and her estranged husband, Ricky McKee. Both had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to reports from the Blount County Sheriff's Office, the initial investigation pointed towards a murder-suicide, with Ricky McKee believed to be the perpetrator.
Further investigation revealed a troubled history between the couple. Friends and family described a volatile relationship, and court records indicated a pattern of domestic issues. In the time leading up to the fatal incident, there had been legal proceedings involving the couple. It was reported that Ricky McKee had been released from jail shortly before the incident, a fact that raised questions and concerns for those who knew Delilah.
Delilah, who was known to her friends and family as Susie, was a mother and grandmother. Her obituary described her as a loving and vibrant individual. The circumstances of her death sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence. No other suspects were sought in connection with the deaths, and the case was closed with the determination that Ricky McKee had shot his estranged wife before taking his own life.
