In a quiet neighborhood in Spotsylvania, Virginia, a tragedy unfolded that left a family decimated and a community in shock. Mary Scully, a 68-year-old female, was found dead in her home on Waterford Drive on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Her death was the result of a violent act that also claimed the life of her 38-year-old daughter, Meghan Scully.
The events that led to the discovery began when a concerned neighbor noticed the family's dog running loose and the front door of the Scully residence ajar. Responding to a call to check on the welfare of the occupants, deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office entered the home around 3:30 p.m. Inside, they made the grim discovery of three bodies, all having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Subsequent investigation and autopsies confirmed the devastating truth of what had transpired. Authorities determined that Robert Scully, Mary's 69-year-old husband, had shot and killed both his wife and their daughter before turning the gun on himself in a horrific murder-suicide. The weapon believed to have been used in the killings was recovered at the scene.
The motive for the tragic actions of Robert Scully remains unclear, leaving friends and the wider community to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss. The investigation concluded that Robert Scully was the sole perpetrator of the double murder, and with his death, the case was closed. There were no other suspects, and no arrests were made in connection with the deaths of Mary and Meghan Scully. The incident left a lasting scar on the community, a somber reminder of the hidden struggles that can lead to such a devastating conclusion.
