Jacquelin Cupolo, 56, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was found dead from gunshot wounds on April 12, 2022, at a residence in Palm Beach Gardens alongside her fiancé, Dr. Andrew Sturm. Investigators determined both deaths were homicides.

Authorities arrested Jacquelin’s daughter, Alexandra Cupolo, then 27, and charged her with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. Alexandra was found unresponsive in a bedroom at the scene, later regained consciousness and admitted to shooting her mother and Sturm. Officers reported finding a note that mentioned self-defense and the occult, plus Alexandra’s last will and testament and instructions for the care of her dogs.

Alexandra claimed she acted in self-defense and said the occult influenced her actions. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation and later transferred to a Department of Children and Families facility after being deemed unfit to stand trial; competency restoration was ongoing. Anyone with information about Jacquelin, Dr. Sturm, or the case is asked to come forward.