Derrick Maylock, 66, and his wife, Suzy, 63, were found dead in the bedroom of their apartment. Derrick left a letter in the printer of his auto-parts store just underneath his apartment, explaining that times are hard, he didn't want to burden the family and so he thought it best to kill his own wife and himself. The Maylocks had no children, and their next of kin are siblings living out of state. Suzy Maylock's co-workers at Century 21 recalled her as far from reclusive. "She had an awesome personality...There's not one person that you could find that would say anything negative about her."
I find it so scary that someone can just murder the person they love, and also commit suicide. I can't imagine how hard times can push someone to do something so extreme. I don't want to sound ignorant, but I feel like it really is a waste, to kill yourself. It makes me wonder if the Maylocks were going through such difficulties beyond anyone's understanding, or if there was another reason for Derrick to resort to such violence. It's also sad to think that if hard times were really the cause, then what if a friend, a neighbor had noticed and offerred help? Perhaps that might have prevented the murder.
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20090324_Delco_couple_a_slay-suicide.html
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Mrs. Maylock is my cousin and she had no problems accept for a crazy husband. She was real close to her twin sister and all her family so don't blame to this on her she was well loved, and will be missed every day.
ReplyDeleteI am a nephew on Derrick's side and I speak for the entire family when I say that we are extremely sorry that this happened. We loved our Aunt Suzy very much. She was the most loving and caring person I have ever met. We feel very bad for pain that Derrick has caused to Suzy's family. My uncle had no right to make this decision for her. A saint like my Aunt Suzy should have been spared.
ReplyDeleteI am a first cousin on Derrick's side of the family. My mother, Derrick's Aunt and I are heartbroken for everyone. Suzy was a very loving and vibrant person and touched our lives in a very special way. We are so sorry that Derrick did not spare Suzy. And we cannot believe that Derrick had lost his way and rational mind causing such a tragic outcome. This is not the wonderful man that we remember. We are sending our love and prayers to Suzy's family and Derrick's family.
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