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.
