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Three Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Southern Indiana

Deputies were responding to a welfare check prompted by a report of suicidal thoughts.

Overview

  • Deputies in Harrison County found three people shot to death during a welfare check at a home in Elizabeth.
  • The welfare check was requested by Paul Dixon’s brother in Mississippi after he reported Paul had voiced suicidal thoughts.
  • Authorities identified the deceased as Brett Dixon, 36, Paul Dixon, 61, and Melissa Cochran Dixon, 59.
  • Investigators said all three had gunshot wounds to the head, with Paul Dixon’s wound appearing self-inflicted.
  • The sheriff’s office reported no sign of other involvement and no ongoing threat, and it is not releasing further details at this time.