Dawn Morrow, Nancy Lindwedel, and Douglas Morrow Found Dead in Ashley Lane Home

 The Summersville community is grappling with a tragic and shocking loss after three people were found dead Thursday evening in what authorities believe was a double murder-suicide.

Summersville Police Chief Brad Reed confirmed that officers were dispatched around 5 p.m. to a residence on Ashley Lane in the Tara Estates subdivision following a 911 call reporting three individuals who were unresponsive and suffering severe head trauma. Responding officers from both the Summersville Police Department and the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office discovered all three deceased at the scene.

The victims have been identified as Dawn Morrow, Nancy Lindwedel, and Douglas Morrow. Preliminary investigations suggest that Douglas Morrow allegedly shot his wife, Dawn, and his mother-in-law, Nancy, before taking his own life. Authorities believe the incident was isolated and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The bodies were transported to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsies. Police have not released further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

The incident has left neighbors and the local community in shock as they process the devastating events. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist law enforcement. In the wake of this tragedy, the focus remains on supporting those affected while investigators continue their work to provide answers.