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Woman Finds Ex-Husband's Car at Parents' Home After Birthday Silence
Ohio woman discovers ex-husband's car at parents' home on birthday, calls 911 to find triple murder-suicide.
In brief
Ohio woman discovers ex-husband's car at parents' home on birthday, calls 911 to find triple murder-suicide. Ohio woman found ex-husband dead with parents in triple murder-suicide after spotting his car at parents' home on birthday. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Woman's Birthday Silence
Ohio woman couldn't reach parents on birthday and found ex-husband's car at their home.
Ex-Husband's Vehicle Discovered
Woman spotted Stefan Pascu's vehicle in driveway after failing to contact parents.
911 Call Made
Woman called 911 after dispatcher asked if she thought she had an intruder.
Police Arrival
Police arrived at home after woman reported no one inside.
Triple Murder-Suicide Found
Sorin and Emilia Ciortan dead with ex-husband Stefan Pascu in triple murder-suicide.
Police Statement
North Royalton police Sgt. John Stolarski said ex-wife's birthday could have played a part.
Victims' Details
Sorin and Emilia Ciortan, both 71, were killed by Stefan Pascu, also 71, inside home on Tiffany Drive.
Victims' Locations
Sorin dead from gunshot wound in upstairs hallway, Emilia shot in head in dining room.
Perpetrator's Fate
Stefan Pascu died from self-inflicted gunshot wound in lower level room.
Investigation Details
Police believe Pascu shot parents with revolver before killing himself.
No Evidence Left
Police found no note or message left by Pascu after triple murder-suicide.
Ongoing Probe
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is probing triple murder-suicide case.
Ex-Husband's Background
Pascu returned from Romania about a month earlier and acted strangely.
Police Response
Tactical police unit had to breach home after Pascu was not found immediately.
The takeaway
Ohio woman found ex-husband dead with parents in triple murder-suicide after spotting his car at parents' home on birthday.
