In the quiet community of Wesson, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded on the morning of March 18, 2017, shattering the peace of a home on Furr's Mill Road. Emergency services received a call for an ambulance and, upon arrival, Lincoln County deputies discovered a grim scene. Inside the residence, 83-year-old Eugene Chester Hanks was found deceased in his bedroom, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into his death quickly focused within the walls of his own home. In the living room, deputies found his 81-year-old wife, Evelyn Hanks, with a gunshot wound to her chest. The evidence gathered at the scene, along with statements, led investigators to believe that no other individuals were involved in the violent incident.
Authorities concluded that Evelyn Hanks had allegedly shot her husband before turning the gun on herself. She was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for surgery. Due to these tragic circumstances, no arrests were made in connection with Eugene Chester Hanks' death, and the case did not proceed to a formal murder trial. While a definitive motive was not established, acquaintances of the couple mentioned that Eugene had been contending with health issues.
