‘Jealous’ husband ‘shot wife dead after she left him for new man’
A wife found dead with her husband in a suspected murder-suicide had recently left him for someone else, neighbours have claimed.
Rose Jobson, 69, is believed to have been shot by husband Robert, 84, at the shooting school they ran together in North Lincolnshire last Friday.
Humberside Police, who have launched a murder investigation, said officers are not seeking anyone else in relation to their deaths.
Rose is thought to have separated from Robert after falling for another man, according to Mail Online.
Neighbour Andrew Farrow senior told the news site: ‘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: ‘Rose had a new boyfriend and Rob was fuming when he found out. He couldn’t bear losing his lovely wife to another man.’
Police were called to the school, on College Road near Thornton Curtis, at around 3.40pm on Friday after reports of a concern for safety.
Senior investigating officer Chief Inspector Al Curtis, from the Major Crime Team said: ‘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.’
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