In a tragic turn of events that stunned the local community, Patricia 'Pat' Marie MacKenzie, a 55-year-old female, was found deceased in her Chesapeake, Virginia, home on March 21, 2011. The discovery was made after a welfare check was requested when one of the home's residents failed to report for work. The quiet home on Holston River Court became the scene of a thorough police investigation that would soon reveal a heartbreaking conclusion.
Patricia, remembered by those who knew her as a kind and loving veterinary technician, was a devoted wife. Her life was unexpectedly and violently cut short. The investigation conducted by the Chesapeake Police Department determined that Patricia MacKenzie died from gunshot wounds. The circumstances of her death were concluded to be a murder-suicide.
The sole suspect in Patricia's death was her husband, William G. 'Bill' MacKenzie. William, who was 52 years old at the time, was a lieutenant with the Norfolk Police Department, where he had served for 25 years. Investigators found that he had shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. With no other individuals involved, the case was closed. The incident left family, friends, and the community to mourn the loss of Patricia, a woman remembered for her dedication to her work and her compassionate nature.
