In 2015, a murder-suicide gained national coverage for the choice of weapon--a chainsaw.
Join Siera and Kayley as they discuss the sad circumstances surrounding the deaths of Christopher and Nicole Peppleman. Their deaths shocked their community and inspired family members to reach out to others experiencing domestic abuse.
Sources
News Articles:
https://www.q13fox.com/news/coroner-no-drugs-involved-in-chain-saw-murder-suicide
https://abc13.com/chainsaw-deaths-husband-wife-killed-couple-dead/598079/
https://people.com/crime/pennsylvania-couples-deaths-by-chainsaw-ruled-a-murder-suicide/
Obituaries:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/inquirer/name/christopher-peppelman-obituary?id=9561368
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?pid=174547746
Nicole's Place/Laurel House:
https://laurel-house.org/about/our-programs/nicoles-place/
https://laurel-house.org/about-us/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/domestic-violence-resources/31980/
Statistics and Information About Domestic Violence:
https://www.ojp.gov/feature/family-violence/overview
https://bjs.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh236/files/media/document/cv21.pdf