Patricia Ann Kraus, an 80-year-old female, was found deceased in her Greeley, Colorado, home on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The discovery was made by police officers who were called to the residence located in the 4900 block of 23rd Street Road. Inside the home, authorities also found the bodies of Richard Lee Kraus, age 83, and Alan Kraus, age 61. All three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is being investigated as a suspected murder-suicide, though officials have
not released details on the specific roles of each individual. The Greeley Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the deaths. Further information is expected to be released pending the results of the autopsy reports, which will determine the final cause and manner of death for Patricia Ann Kraus and the other two individuals found in the home. As of now, no arrests have been made, and there is no mention of any outstanding suspects in connection with this case.
Patricia was born in Nebraska on October 24, 1941. She was married to Richard Lee Kraus and had three children. She had a variety of hobbies which included crocheting, knitting, painting, sewing, and embroidery. She was known for making baby blankets and donating them to local hospitals in Greeley.
