LINN COUNTY, IA. (THECOUNT) — Debra Nadine Mayfield has been identified as the 68-year-old Marion, Iowa woman shot dead Tuesday by her daughter, 43-year-old Karie Jane Mayfield, according to a family member.
Debra and Karie were found fatally shot on Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide in Marion.
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According to reports, police responded to a call of shots fired on Tuesday morning at 2561 Jordans Grove Road in Marion, just before 9:30 a.m. When they arrived, two adult females were found were deceased of apparent gunshot wounds.
Bruce, the brother of the husband of Debra Mayfield, took to Facebook saying Debra was shot dead by her daughter:
Hello to all my friends and family.
It is with a heavy heart I have to report a tragedy.
On Tuesday my brother Chris lost his wife and daughter. His wife of over 40 years was shot and killed by their daughter.
I am turning to social media and asking you to share this because I am unable to reach all of our family and his friends. Please, Cedar Rapids, let everyone know that this happened. I also ask that you respect my brothers privacy as he is going through his grieving process.You can post condolences on this message and Chris will see them or message him directly. He may not respond but he is appreciative for all the kind words and support.
Finally, I want to say that if you know someone in need of mental health please do what you can to get them help.
God Bless You All.Bruce
Following an investigation, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office said there was no danger to the public.
The women’s bodies were taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny for autopsies.
Officials say both women lived in the home.
No other information was released and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains ongoing.
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geo quick facts: Linn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 211,226, making it the second-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Cedar Rapids. Linn county is named in honor of Senator Lewis F. Linn of Missouri – Wikipedia.