By Gina Yarbrough
Santee, CA–An elderly couple found dead from gunshot wounds in their Santee home on May 26 have been identified, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said.
The victims were identified as 82-year-old David Soulner and his wife, 79-year-old Claire Soulner. The cause of death for his wife was homicide. The cause of death for Soulner was suicide. Soulner has been identified as the only suspect in the deaths.
Last Sunday, the Sheriff’s Department received a radio call at 11:25 a.m. of two deceased elderly adults at a residence in the 300 block of Lantern Crest Way in Santee.
The circumstances and motivation for this crime are still under investigation.