A Nigerian couple were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Benjamin Okigbo, a medical doctor, is suspected to have killed his wife, Theresa Okigbo, before taking his won life at their home at Greatwood, Texas in United States of America.
Sugar Land police disclosed the case is currently being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Police investigation has revealed that Mr Okigbo strangled Mrs Okigbo to death. He then attempted to kill both of his 21-year-old sons by strangling them before he eventually killed himself by hanging.
Both of the sons survived the attack with injuries that are not life-threatening. They are both receiving treatment at a hospital.
On Friday morning, the couple’s daughter, who doesn’t live at the home, went there after she became concerned. She then called 911 and told the dispatchers that her parents were dead.
“One of the kids dialed 911 apparently there was a fight or disturbance going on inside the residence,” Police chief Eric Robbins said.
When officers arrived, they found the couple’s bodies inside. They were both in their 50s.
Many neighbours were shocked when they heard the news. One said the couple had lived in the Greatwood home for about 20 years. She said she spoke to the wife a few days ago and nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
