Neighbors say murder-suicide deaths were sisters in their 70′s

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County police continue to investigate a murder-suicide. Monday, police revealed more details about the victim and the suspect.

WTOC spoke with neighbors in the area following the murder-suicide.

Gloves and some crime scene tape were left behind at a home on Windfield Drive.

Chatham County police told us a murder-suicide happened at the home this weekend between two sisters in their 70′s.

Sunday night, deputies responded around 5:30 p.m., where they found two adult women dead from gunshot wounds.

Neighbors revealed the father of the two, was still inside the home during the shooting.

The victim was a 70-year-old woman and was reportedly living with her 98-year-old father at the home, acting as his care taker.

Neighbors told WTOC there were ongoing issues between the two sisters for years.

They said the latest dispute was over the suspect becoming homeless and wanting to get into her father’s house.

Neighbors and witnesses said that the suspect broke in through the back door of the house and shot her sister in the chest before shooting herself.

Neighbors said this is abnormal for the area, which typically sees little crime, and that they’ve known this family for years.

The Chatham County Coroner’s office identified the two sisters as 71-year-old Deborah Hudson and 70-year-old Deloris Hooker.

As the investigation into Sunday night’s murder-suicide continues the coroner said that both women were shot at least one time and pronounced dead at the scene.

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Warning Signs of Suicide

▪ Talking about wanting to die

▪ Looking for a way to kill oneself

▪ Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose

▪ Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

▪ Talking about being a burden to others

▪ Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

▪ Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly

▪ Sleeping too little or too much

▪ Withdrawing or feeling isolated

▪ Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

▪ Displaying extreme mood swings

What to Do

▪ Do not leave the person alone

▪ Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt

▪ Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

▪ Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional

Who Can Help

▪ 988 – The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

o Using 988 is free and confidential. The Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a trained listener, call 988. You can call or text 988 or visit www.988lifeline.org to chat with a counselor.

▪ The Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

o The Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line connect veterans and service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

▪ Crisis Text Line: 741-741

o This free text-message service provides 24/7 support to those in crisis. Text 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor right away.