On Wednesday, authorities identified a man and woman who were found dead in North St. Paul in a murder-suicide investigation. The couple’s 14-month-old granddaughter was at home and was not physically injured.
Around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, officers rushed to a residence in the 2700 block of Second Street North and discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her 41-year-old husband.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified them as Gregory Darnell Thigpen and Lisa Louise Thigpen. According to authorities, Gregory Thigpen sustained a gunshot wound and Lisa Thigpen suffered stab wounds.
“Based on the preliminary investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated incident involving the married couple and are not looking for any additional suspects,” police said in a statement Wednesday.
According to authorities, the toddler was taken to the hospital for evaluation “out of an abundance of caution” before being released to family members’ care.
North St. Paul police continue to investigate, with help from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Domestic abuse assistance is accessible in Minnesota 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Day One crisis hotline at 866-223-1111 or by texting 612-399-9995. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing or texting 988.
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