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Aric Babbitt

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 24, 2016, the body of 40-year-old Aric Babbitt, a White male, was discovered on a beach on Lopez Island, Washington. His death was the result of a gunshot wound in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide involving his husband, Matthew Deyo. Witnesses in the area had reported hearing two gunshots the evening before the bodies were found. Investigators found a suicide note at the scene, in which the couple expressed their love for the island, having visited it years prior.
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  • Two Minnesota men found in apparent murder-suicide on Lopez were part of sexual assault investigation - Journal of the San Juan Islands
  • Mail Online: Teacher and his husband found dead in murder-suicide amidst probe
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    Victim Details

    Aric Babbitt

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lopez Island

    WA

    2016-08-24

    40

    Aric

    Babbitt

    11/09/2025

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    I’ve been reflecting on the tragedy of Aric Babbitt and Matthew Deyo’s murder-suicide, especiall... ...Read More
    01/11/2023
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    Matthew Deyo

    Death: Aug 24, 2016
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