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MAGNOLIA, DE.- Three people were killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Magnolia last week.

Delaware State Police say a 38-year-old Magnolia woman was found suffering from several gunshot wounds in the front yard of a home on Cilento Drive around 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Troopers say she died from her injuries.

Investigators say inside the home they found a 43-year-old Magnolia man dead from gunshot wounds. The suspect, a 49-year-man Magnolia man, was also found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials.

They say three children inside the home at the time were unharmed.

On Tuesday, May 7th, police identified the victims as Vicky Williams, 38, and Evan Cablayan, 43, both of Magnolia. The suspect, Charles Williams 3rd, of Magnolia, committed suicide during the incident, according to investigators.

DSP believes Williams contacted a family member and confessed to shooting his wife and her new boyfriend with intent to kill himself.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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Jana Ruark joined WBOC as a News Producer in July 2021, shortly after graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in Media Communication and a minor in Journalism. She produces our entirely local 6 p.m. newscast and has won three first-place awards from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association since joining Delmarva's New Leader.

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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