On April 11, 2023, 60-year-old Linda Laciofano Beckman was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Mulberry Court home in Coventry, Rhode Island. Her husband, 61-year-old James Beckman, initially called 911 saying the shooting was accidental. Police found a different picture: Linda and the couple’s two German Shepherds, Bella and Roxy, had all been shot, and James had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and later transferred to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition.

Detectives and the medical examiner determined the incident was a domestic homicide, concluding James intentionally shot his wife and the dogs before shooting himself. James died of his injuries on April 16, 2023, and was identified as the sole suspect. Linda is remembered as a lifelong Rhode Island resident, a loving wife and mother of two sons, a volunteer who helped feed those in need on Thanksgiving, and someone who loved gardening, fashion, and her dogs.

If anyone knew Linda or the family and can share memories or information, please come forward.