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KTSM News – Las Cruces couple dead after alleged ‘murder-suicide’

Posted on December 31, 2024

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) is investigating an alleged “murder-suicide” after a couple was found dead inside their home.

LCPD said a local couple was found dead at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 in their home at the 4000 Block of Gila Trail.

Evidence suggests the incident was a murder-suicide, LCPD said.

LCPD said the male suspect, Dennis Wyatts, was 77 and the female victim, Renate Wyatts, was 83.

LCPD did confirm the couple died to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound.

The incident is still under investigation.

This is a developing story and we will update once we learn more.

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