Bethany Police Identify Man, Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide

Two people who were found dead in a Bethany home have been identified, police said.

Tuesday, August 6th 2019, 11:12 am

By: News 9


Two people who were found dead in a Bethany home have been identified, police said.

Lela Ellison, 55, and Bobby Wayne Craig, 57, were found dead Monday morning inside a Bethany home.

About 9:30 a.m., police were called to the 6700 block of NW 27th Street in reference to a welfare check. The landlord told police he saw a dead man inside the residence. 

Police found a man and a woman inside a bedroom.

Related: Police Investigate After 2 Bodies Found In Bethany Home 

Investigators think Ellison died from a gunshot wound and Craig died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and the incident happened sometime on Sunday.

Police said they were called to the residence in the past in connection with domestic and mental health-related incidents. 

If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence or sexual assault is asked to to call Oklahoma Safe-Line at 1-800-522-7233. 

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