Wife, 69, ‘shot dead in murder-suicide horror’ recently left her husband, 84, & found new boyfriend, neighbours claim

A WIFE who was shot dead in a suspected murder-suicide recently left her husband, neighbours have claimed.

Robert, 84, and Rose Jobson, 69, were discovered on Friday afternoon at the successful shooting school they ran together in Lincolnshire.

Cops have launched a murder probe but say they are not seeking any other suspects in relation to the double tragedy.

Mr and Mrs Jobson ran White Lodge Shooting School, near the medieval ruins of Thornton Abbey in North Lincs.

Now it’s been claimed that Rose was shot by her husband who was angry that she had found a new boyfriend.

It’s believed they had separated after she fell for a man she met at the shooting school.

Next-door neighbour Andrew Farrow senior told MailOnline: “The couple had split up and their school had been closed temporarily for personal reasons because of it.

“We understand he was jealous and who knows what things go around in people’s brains.

“We assume it was gunshot, and that he had shot his wife and then himself.”

Another resident, who declined to be named, added: “The couple had separated last month. 

“Rose had a new boyfriend and Rob was fuming when he found out. He couldn’t bear losing his lovely wife to another man.

“She is a very pretty lady and an accomplished shooter herself.”

In social media posts Robert and Rose stated they bought White Lodge in 1991 and “decided to turn it into a shooting school, where we specialised in clay shooting tuition”.

They added:  Over the years we have branched out to include corporate entertainment as well as clay shooting tuition.

“We are a relaxed, friendly establishment where we can give clients ‘the personal touch’ and an enjoyable day out.

“White Lodge Shooting School is suitable for all levels of experience from the complete beginner to the more advanced shooter with a number of different activities to participate in to make your day with us special.

A Humberside Police spokesperson said today: “A man and woman who were found deceased at a property on College Road, in Thornton Curtis on Friday 14 July have been named by their families as Robert Jobson, aged 84, and Rose Jobson, aged 69.

“We were called to reports of concern for safety at around 3.40pm and upon arrival, the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at the property. 

“Paramedics attended the scene, but both the man and the woman were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Senior Investigating Officer Chief Inspector Al Curtis, from our Major Crime Team added: “Both Robert and Rose’s families continue to be supported by specially trained officers as they come to terms with their loss. My thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.

“Understandably, a tragic incident like this will cause shock amongst the community, and my officers continue to support local residents by conducting house to house visits to offer reassurance and engage with the community as they come to terms with what has happened.

‘We can confirm we are not looking for anyone else in relation to their deaths. If anyone has any concerns, please speak to our officers.”