Brother and sister identified in Chandler murder-suicide
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Investigators say a brother and sister were killed in a murder-suicide on Friday, Feb. 14, in Chandler.
What we know:
Investigators say they found the bodies of Nathan Ridgely and his sister Jocelyn Ridgely inside a home near Dobson and Germann roads after a welfare check was requested when a colleague saw Jocelyn had not logged into work.
Police say Nathan was in his 50s, and Jocelyn was in her 40s.
While the investigation is still ongoing, investigators believe this stemmed from mental health issues involving Nathan.
What we don't know:
Investigators didn't say if a weapon was used in their deaths.
Police investigating murder-suicide at Chandler home
Chandler Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home. They are calling the case a murder-suicide.
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