Washington couple dies in a murder-suicide over angst about medical expenses

[Judi Lynn]

Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY Published 8:35 p.m. ET Aug. 10, 2019 | Updated 8:36 p.m. ET Aug. 10, 2019

Elderly couple in murder-suicide cited medical bills in notes found by police

by: WTVO Staff Reports

Posted: Aug 10, 2019 / 12:07 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 10, 2019 / 12:07 PM EDT

FERNDALE, Wash. (WTVO) — An elderly couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide left notes citing high medical bills as a factor.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office was called to the home on Wednesday after a 77-year-old man told a 911 operator that he was going to shoot himself.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they set up a perimeter around the scene but were unable to make contact with the occupants. Police sent in a robotic camera and found both the man and his 76-year-old wife dead of gunshot wounds.

Notes found at the scene said the couple was dealing with medical problems and could not afford the medical care.

More:
https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/elderly-couple-in-murder-suicide-cited-medical-bills-in-notes-found-by-police/

[CousinIT]

1. This is the Republican health care system IN ACTION. Don't get sick. If you DO, die quickly. Or...

...OFF yourself.

Simple. Cheap. No taxes!

Badda Bing. Badda Boom.

It's why they love it.

[Botany]

2. Republican, "You can keep your old plan you don't need big government socialized health care."

We are the only country in the developed world where people go bankrupt
because of health care.

[questionseverything]

7. until we have single payer this will continue

somethings are too important for capitalism, healthcare is one of them

[Duppers]

3. This should never happen!

K&R

[BigmanPigman]

4. I am certain it happens a lot

it just isn't reported. I have said for a long, long time that people have been doing this and it will only continue, if not worsen. I am a realist.

[skypilot]

5. "Help is always available...

...with a call to 911."

Uh huh. What help exactly would a call to 911 have provided for this couple and their situation?

[SunSeeker]

6. They followed the Republican health plan instructions:

If you get sick, die quickly.

[Joe941]

8. This is why we need socialism.