In the quiet town of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the summer of 2014 was marked by a grim event that unfolded behind the doors of a home on Webb Street. On June 30, 51-year-old Stuart Duncan's life came to a violent end in a tragedy that also claimed the life of his wife. The couple's two children were away at camp, spared from witnessing the horrific scene that a relative would discover.
Police were called to the residence at 36 Webb Street around 1:15 p.m.
after a family member found Stuart and his 44-year-old wife, Brigitte Duncan, deceased on the first floor of their house. Investigators soon determined that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The state medical examiner's office later confirmed the cause of death for both individuals. Brigitte Duncan died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and Stuart Duncan died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Authorities reported that Stuart Duncan shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
The investigation by the Windsor Locks police concluded that Stuart Duncan was the sole perpetrator in the murder of his wife. A handgun was recovered at the scene. Law enforcement officials indicated that there had been no prior calls to the Duncan's home and that the couple had no criminal history, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and shocking nature of the event. Following the incident, the couple's children were placed in the care of relatives. Private memorial services were held for Stuart Duncan.
