A 58-year-old Oklahoma man, Rodney Shippy, fatally shot his 10-year-old son and the family dog before taking his own life inside their home.
Police made the grim discovery on Wednesday while serving a search warrant after relatives reported Rodney’s 20-year-old daughter, Alyssa Shippy, missing since November.
Officers initially found the bodies of Rodney, his son Logan, and the dog. Alyssa’s body was later discovered inside the same home. Due to the condition of the house, her remains were not immediately visible, police said. A medical examiner is working to determine her cause of death.
"We are heartbroken to share that two beloved members of our family, Alyssa and Logan (brother and sister) passed away tragically and unexpectedly," their family wrote on a GoFundMe page.
"Their loss has left our family in deep grief and unprepared for the financial burden that comes with arranging their funerals," they added.
This is the latest in a string of tragedies to hit the family. In August 2022, Rodney’s wife, Lisa Shippy, died by suicide at the same residence. Five months later, Lisa’s mother, Diane Carpenter, was stabbed to death by her husband, Kenny Carpenter, who later took his own life during a police standoff in January 2023, according to the New York Post.
A motive behind the tragic killings remains unknown. However, public records indicate that Rodney Shippy was facing serious financial difficulties. The home, which he and his wife purchased in 2021, was at risk of foreclosure.
In January, the US Bank national association filed a foreclosure notice, citing $135,000 in unpaid principal. Court documents show Shippy was given until June to respond to the notice.
As the investigation continues, neighbors shared that 10-year-old Logan Shippy had autism and was nonverbal. They described the family’s home as "not suitable" for children, pointing to poor living conditions.
"Not suitable for a child, no running water, trash - looked like a completely different house," said relative Patti Williams.
She also said that after wife Lisa’s death, Rodney tried to keep it together however, over time he began estranging himself from everyone.
Police made the grim discovery on Wednesday while serving a search warrant after relatives reported Rodney’s 20-year-old daughter, Alyssa Shippy, missing since November.
Officers initially found the bodies of Rodney, his son Logan, and the dog. Alyssa’s body was later discovered inside the same home. Due to the condition of the house, her remains were not immediately visible, police said. A medical examiner is working to determine her cause of death.
"We are heartbroken to share that two beloved members of our family, Alyssa and Logan (brother and sister) passed away tragically and unexpectedly," their family wrote on a GoFundMe page.
"Their loss has left our family in deep grief and unprepared for the financial burden that comes with arranging their funerals," they added.
This is the latest in a string of tragedies to hit the family. In August 2022, Rodney’s wife, Lisa Shippy, died by suicide at the same residence. Five months later, Lisa’s mother, Diane Carpenter, was stabbed to death by her husband, Kenny Carpenter, who later took his own life during a police standoff in January 2023, according to the New York Post.
A motive behind the tragic killings remains unknown. However, public records indicate that Rodney Shippy was facing serious financial difficulties. The home, which he and his wife purchased in 2021, was at risk of foreclosure.
In January, the US Bank national association filed a foreclosure notice, citing $135,000 in unpaid principal. Court documents show Shippy was given until June to respond to the notice.
As the investigation continues, neighbors shared that 10-year-old Logan Shippy had autism and was nonverbal. They described the family’s home as "not suitable" for children, pointing to poor living conditions.
"Not suitable for a child, no running water, trash - looked like a completely different house," said relative Patti Williams.
She also said that after wife Lisa’s death, Rodney tried to keep it together however, over time he began estranging himself from everyone.
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