In the quiet retirement community of Sun City West, Arizona, the lives of Jack Leslie Reid and his wife, LaVerna Jean Reid, came to a tragic end on September 10, 2016. Jack Reid, an 87-year-old White male, and his 84-year-old wife were discovered deceased in their home, leaving a quiet neighborhood in shock. The couple had been residents of the area for some time, having relocated to be closer to their daughter after spending many years in Anacortes, Washington.
Authorities from the
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office were prompted to visit the Reid's residence after a concerned relative requested a welfare check. Upon entering the home, deputies made the grim discovery of the couple's bodies. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were not immediately clear, prompting a thorough investigation by law enforcement officials.
Following an examination by the medical examiner, the case was officially ruled a murder-suicide. Details regarding the specific manner of their deaths were not publicly disclosed. The investigation concluded that Jack Reid was a victim in this tragic event. As the case was determined to be a murder-suicide, there were no external suspects sought by law enforcement, and no arrests were made in connection with the deaths. The incident left family and friends to mourn the sudden and heartbreaking loss of the couple.
