In the summer of 2016, a quiet street in Indianapolis was shaken by a grim discovery that unveiled a tragic story of domestic violence. Mary Matzke, a 51-year-old female, was found deceased in her home on Edwards Avenue on July 1, 2016. The unfortunate discovery was made by her adult son, who had gone to the residence after receiving a disturbing call from a relative.
The call revealed that his father, 52-year-old Mark Matzke, had attempted suicide outside a home in Millington, Michigan.
Upon arriving at his mother's home shortly before 4 p.m., the son found her shot to death. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives were called to the scene and began an investigation into what they soon classified as a murder-attempted suicide. Investigators believe that Mark Matzke killed his wife in the early morning hours of July 1 before fleeing to Michigan where he then turned the gun on himself.
At the time of the initial reports, Mark Matzke was reported to be in critical condition at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, with injuries that were not expected to be survivable. The case highlighted a devastating instance of domestic violence, leaving a family torn apart by the tragic events. Mary Matzke was remembered as a loving mother and a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts who enjoyed playing euchre and trips to the casino.
