In the quiet town of Pittsboro, Indiana, a domestic tragedy unfolded, leaving a family shattered and a community in disbelief. On a Saturday in October 2017, 39-year-old Chasity Chesser was fatally shot by her 59-year-old husband, Craig Chesser, in their home on Penny Lane.
Responding to a call from a juvenile at the residence, Pittsboro police officers arrived to a grim scene. Inside, they discovered the bodies of both Chasity and Craig.
The investigation quickly pointed to a murder-suicide, with evidence indicating that Craig had shot his wife before taking his own life. According to law enforcement, there had been no prior record of police being called to the Chesser's home, making the violent event all the more shocking to those who knew the family.
Perhaps the most heart-wrenching aspect of the tragedy was that the couple's four children, ranging in age from 9 to 17, were present in the house at the time of the incident. While physically unharmed, they were left to grapple with the immense trauma of the event. Child services were called to the scene, and the children were subsequently placed in the care of relatives.
Neighbors expressed their shock and sorrow, with some recalling Craig as a kind and helpful man, making the violent act difficult to comprehend. The incident left a lasting scar on the community, serving as a somber reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
