Barbara Jo Cunningham Sougstad, 65, was killed at her Windsor Township, Michigan, home on September 24, 2021. A retired nurse remembered for her gentle nature and love of family, horses and the outdoors, she was one of three family members found with shotgun wounds; some of the victims also had knife injuries. Her husband, John Sougstad, and their son, Ryan Sougstad, were also killed in the incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as Barbara’s youngest son, Daniel Sougstad, then 25, who was taken into custody while traveling north soon after the killings. He faced open murder and felony firearm charges but was repeatedly found incompetent to stand trial; those charges were dismissed and he was committed for mental health treatment. Prosecutors may refile charges if competency is ever restored.