In a quiet Jackson, Mississippi neighborhood, the lives of a respected ophthalmologist and his beloved wife came to a tragic end in the spring of 2014. Susan Mayfield, a 67-year-old woman, died on April 30, 2014. The events of that day led to the arrest of her husband, 68-year-old Dr. William Mayfield, who was subsequently charged with her murder.
The incident unfolded at the couple's home, where authorities responded to a call and found Susan Mayfield fatally shot. Investigators suggested that the shooting was the result of a domestic argument. The news sent shockwaves through their community, as friends and neighbors remembered the Mayfields as a loving and devoted couple, often seen walking hand-in-hand.
In the immediate aftermath, the family released a statement suggesting the tragedy was a terrible accident. They indicated that Dr. Mayfield had been battling Parkinson's disease and that the medication he was taking may have played a role in the events that transpired. Those who knew the couple struggled to reconcile the violent act with the gentle and caring man they knew.
Before the legal proceedings could reach a resolution, the case took another sad turn. Dr. William Mayfield, who had been released on bond, passed away on June 6, 2014. His death, which followed a long struggle with Parkinson's disease, brought the murder case against him to an abrupt close, leaving the full story of that fateful day shrouded in the private sorrow of a family tragedy.
