Elderly couple found dead in Leesburg home in murder-suicide, deputies say

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that resulted in an elderly couple being found dead in their home.

Deputies said a 78-year-old woman and her 80-year-old husband were found dead on Sea Fern Drive in Leesburg. Authorities later identified the couple as Glenn Carter and Joann Carter.

The husband appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound while the cause of his wife’s death had not yet been released, according to the sheriff’s office.

There was no sign of forced entry, according to deputies.

Deputies said the couple’s yellow Labrador retriever was also found in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to its head but the dog was alive and walking around. Deputies called Animal Control to provide medical attention for the dog.

Investigators said they have determined the couple died as the result of a murder-suicide.

According to neighbors and family, the couple had been married for over 60 years.