Sylvia McElhaney, 64, was found fatally shot inside her Fresno home on April 10, 2022. Her husband, William McElhaney, was discovered dead on the front lawn the same day. Their 22-year-old son, Julian McElhaney, was arrested at the scene after reportedly calling 911 and admitting to the shootings; officers found him sitting near his father’s body while Sylvia’s body was inside the house.

Julian was charged with two counts of murder and booked into the Fresno County Jail. He postponed entering a plea at his first court appearance. The District Attorney filed the case as a potential death penalty matter; mental health issues have been suggested as a possible factor. Police records show a prior call for service at the family’s home in 2018 involving Julian.

Family and friends held a candlelight vigil outside the house to mourn Sylvia and William. If anyone knew Sylvia, the family, or has information related to the April 10, 2022 deaths, please come forward.