In the quiet community of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, a tragic event unfolded, revealing a grim family story. Lawrence Schlienz, an 80-year-old male, became a victim in a devastating double murder-suicide. The incident, which also claimed the life of 57-year-old Edith Custard, was orchestrated by Edith's son and Lawrence's stepson, 30-year-old Jacob Custard.
The authorities were called to a house fire on March 3, 2014, and upon investigation, they discovered the three bodies.
The scene was the result of a deliberate act by Jacob Custard, who, according to the LeFlore County Sheriff, had a history of mental health issues and had reportedly ceased taking his medication. It was determined that he was responsible for the deaths of his mother and stepfather.
Further investigation into the harrowing event concluded that Jacob Custard first killed his mother and stepfather before intentionally setting their home ablaze. In the final act of this tragedy, he then took his own life with a firearm. Due to the severity of the fire that engulfed and destroyed the house, investigators were unable to pinpoint the exact cause of death for Lawrence Schlienz and Edith Custard, as their bodies were badly burned. The investigation also could not determine the precise origin of the fire within the destroyed residence. The case was ultimately ruled a double homicide and suicide, with no outstanding suspects.
