In the quiet town of Troutdale, Oregon, the summer of 2016 was marked by a tragic event that unfolded on August 20th. On that day, 62-year-old Keith Gregory Larson's life came to a violent end in a devastating murder-suicide. The incident also claimed the life of his wife, 61-year-old Ellen Larson.
Authorities investigating the scene determined that Keith fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
The circumstances leading up to this tragic event remain known only to the couple, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and shocking loss. As the investigation concluded that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide, there were no suspects sought by law enforcement, and no arrests were made in connection with the case. The incident left friends, family, and neighbors to mourn the loss of two lives intertwined in a final, violent act.