New Jersey couple and their two dogs found dead in apparent murder-suicide

A semi-automatic and a suicide note were found near the bodies of Scott and Stacy Rector — and police now think she may have killed her husband, the dogs and then turned the weapon on herself.

Stacy Rector and Scott Rector were found dead at home along with their two pet dogs.

A New Jersey couple and their two dogs were found shot to death Wednesday evening in an apparent murder-suicide, state police said.


The bodies of Scott Rector, 30 and Stacy Rector, 28, were found in their Commercial Township, N.J. home by a colleague of Scott Rector, Lt. Stephen Jones confirmed to the Daily News.

A suicide note and a semi-automatic weapon were found nearby.

The couple’s two dogs were also shot dead. All four bodies were found in bed, police said.

It was unclear who might have pulled the trigger, but Bridgeton News reports that police believe that Stacy Rector shot her husband and the couple’s two dogs before turning the gun on herself.

Stacy Rector and Scott Rector in happier times. Initial reports suggest she may have killed him, then herself.

“Investigators are waiting for medical autopsy reports to make final determinations as to who caused this tragic event and why,” a statement said. Co

Police would not comment on whether there had been a record of domestic disturbance at the Rectors’ home.