Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tucson, AZ: Police: Tucson man killed estranged wife, son then committed suicide

By Brian J. Pedersen
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 12.01.2009

Three people found dead in a north side home Monday died as a result of a murder-suicide, Tucson police said.
Mario Morales Sr., 35, shot and killed his wife, 34-year-old Stephanie Morales, and their 16-year-old son Dario Morales before shooting himself, according to a news release issued by the Tucson Police Department.
Police were called to a home in the 3300 block of North Flowing Wells Road at 5:20 p.m. Monday after a family member found the three people dead, the release said.
Detectives learned Mario and Stephanie Morales had recently separated and were living in separate homes, the release said.
Contact reporter Brian J. Pedersen at 573-4224 or bjp@azstarnet.com.

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