An elderly couple’s home in Spring Lake became the scene of a domestic homicide on September 15, 2016. Dorothy King, 84, and her daughter Cynthia King, 54, were found dead from gunshot wounds in the family residence on Diane Circle. Their husband and father, 79-year-old Bobby King, called police early that morning and was taken into custody after admitting to the shootings; he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Police reports note prior calls to the family home and describe Bobby King as having a history of domestic problems and dementia-related issues. Family members publicly voiced forgiveness for Bobby King, referencing his struggles with depression and dementia and expressing that he did not belong in prison. The possibility of the death penalty was mentioned in the pending legal proceedings.

If anyone knew Dorothy or Cynthia, or has information about the events at the Diane Circle home that morning, please share what you know.