Tragic Murder-Suicide: North Carolina Mother and Husband Found Dead
A North Carolina mother and her estranged husband were found shot to death in a murder-suicide after both had been reported missing and an alert was issued to find them, authorities said.
The Heartbreaking Discovery
Cynthia Gobble and Gregory Gobble Found Dead
Cynthia Gobble, 60, and Gregory Gobble, 59, were found dead Friday from gunshot wounds in a wooded area in Iredell County, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Son’s Disturbing Revelation
Kidnapping and Tragic Ending
The woman’s son posted on X his mother had been “kidnapped and taken from her home in North Carolina by her separated husband.” He further mentioned, “They found my mom in a field along with Greg who murdered my mom then killed himself.” Expressing his deep sadness, he shared, “I am in an incredible amount of pain posting this and have no idea what to even say.”
Families Worst Nightmare Unfolds
The Last Sighting and Missing Person Report
Cynthia and Gregory Gobble were last seen Thursday, according to authorities. Cynthia Gobble’s family reported her missing that day after not being able to reach her.
Alerts Issued to Find the Couple
Ashanti Alert and Desperate Search
“30 hrs passed of Ashanti alerts and state wide missing endangered persons alerts in NC and we heard nothing,” Cynthia’s son wrote on X. An Ashanti alert was issued for the couple. The system is named after Ashanti Billie, who was abducted and killed in 2017, and is designed to help find missing adults who could be in danger. Cynthia Gobble was a diabetic and did not have her medication with her when she went missing, her family said.
The Painful Aftermath
Unraveling the Tragic Events
“I’m trying to process what happened but it all seems like a nightmare until I realize I’ll never be able to tell my Mom I love her again,” Cynthia’s son wrote.
Legal Troubles and Allegations
Legal Separation and Cyberstalking Claims
Cynthia Gobble had filed for legal separation in late March, WFMY-TV reported. Citing court records, the station said the woman alleged in legal filings that her husband was cyberstalking her and had placed a tracking device on her car. The court ruled that the woman had exclusive ownership of the Davie County home they had shared since their 2012 marriage.