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Summary based on 9 sources
On April 14, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in Lincoln, Nebraska, at Stonecliff Estates. Deatta Danley, an 85-year-old resident of Lincoln, was found dead along with her 86-year-old husband, Warren Danley.

The incident was initially reported as a shooting that resulted in two fatalities. As the investigation unfolded, authorities determined that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The bodies of Deatta and Warren Danley were discovered by their son, Scott, who alerted the authorities.

Lincoln Police later released the names of the couple involved in this heartbreaking event. The community was left shocked by the news, as such incidents are relatively rare in the area. The case highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and support for elderly couples facing challenges in their later years.