On October 14, 2023, Elizabeth Anne Haerr, aged 62, lost her life in a tragic incident in Orma, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The event occurred during a fatal fire at a residence on Beach Road, which is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
The incident began when Calhoun County 911 received a call reporting the fire at approximately 12:50 p.m. The caller was identified as Harvey Haerr, Elizabeth's 74-year-old husband.
Upon arrival, state police units found Harvey Haerr deceased from an apparent gunshot wound outside the burning residence.
On the following day, October 15, 2023, human remains were discovered in the debris of the residence by members of the State Fire Marshall's office and the West Virginia State Police. These remains are believed to be those of Elizabeth Anne Haerr. The remains were transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy and identification.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, with the West Virginia State Police and the State Fire Marshall's Office working together to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deaths. Elizabeth Anne Haerr's death is classified as a result of gun violence.
Elizabeth Haerr was born in 1961 and is survived by her family, although her husband, Harvey Haerr, also lost his life in the same incident. Harvey Haerr was the son of Harvey D. Haerr, Sr. and Marjorie Haerr, and he is also survived by his siblings, Roger Haerr and Susan Ahfield.
