In the summer of 2014, the quiet life of 50-year-old Kimberly Crabtree came to a tragic end in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On July 22nd, she was found deceased in her home, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. The events that transpired that day were not the result of a random act of violence, but rather a sorrowful conclusion to a deeply troubled set of circumstances involving her own son.
Investigations into Kimberly's death revealed a heart-wrenching story.
Authorities discovered that she had entered into a suicide pact with her 17-year-old son, Joseph Crabtree. Evidence found at the scene, including a suicide note, indicated that both mother and son had mutually agreed to end their lives. It was determined that Joseph shot his mother before turning the gun on himself.
While the investigation pointed to a pre-arranged agreement between Kimberly and her son, the case was officially classified as a murder-suicide. According to law enforcement, because Joseph was the one to fire the weapon that killed his mother, her death was technically a homicide. This classification stood despite the evidence suggesting her willing participation in the pact. The incident was the culmination of what appeared to be ongoing mental health struggles within the household, as police had been called to the residence on at least three prior occasions for mental health-related concerns. No arrests were made as the sole suspect in Kimberly's death was also deceased.
