On November 8, 2016, Patricia Carlin, 61, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Lowell, Indiana. James Carlin, also 61, was found alongside her with a fatal gunshot wound. At the time of initial reports the Lake County Coroner had not released a manner of death, and Lowell Police stated there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Patricia was a mother of three sons and a grandmother to nine, and her obituary noted a love of gardening and the outdoors.

If anyone knew Patricia or James, or has information about what occurred on November 8, 2016, the Lowell Police Department would welcome tips.