On a summer day in August of 2019, the quiet community of Des Moines, a suburb of Seattle, Washington, was shaken by a tragic event that claimed the life of 86-year-old Paula Hudson. On August 14th, authorities discovered the bodies of Hudson, a female, and her son outside a residence in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.
The investigation by the Des Moines Police Department concluded that Hudson’s son shot and killed her before turning the gun on himself.
This act of violence cut short the life of a woman who was remembered by those who knew her as kind and big-hearted.
The incident left the local community in shock and mourning the loss of one of their elderly residents in such a violent manner. No other suspects were sought in connection with the deaths, as the investigation pointed solely to a murder-suicide perpetrated by Hudson's son. The motive behind the tragic event was not publicly detailed, leaving a sorrowful and unanswered question for those affected by the loss of Paula Hudson.
