1. Man arrested for murder of wife in Orange County
2. Man accused of killing spouse in Orange County.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : An elderly gentleman has been taken into custody following the tragic discovery of his deceased wife, who was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Orange County.
The individual in question has been identified as 85-year-old John Kort, as confirmed by the Santa Ana Police Department.
Authorities were alerted to a shooting incident at a residence on North Towner Street in Santa Ana on the evening of June 23. Responding officers arrived at the scene at approximately 11:53 p.m. and found John’s spouse, Nancy Kort, aged 70, with multiple gunshot injuries to her upper body. Despite immediate attempts to save her life, Nancy was sadly pronounced dead on site.
Investigators from the homicide unit have reason to believe that the tragic shooting incident arose from a domestic dispute between the elderly couple.
Following the distressing discovery, John was promptly arrested on suspicion of murder. The circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of his wife are currently under thorough investigation by law enforcement.
Individuals with any pertinent information regarding this case are urged to contact the Santa Ana homicide detectives on 714-245-8390. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be relayed to OC Crime Stoppers via phone at 1-855-847-6227 or online on occrimestoppers.org.
In light of this unfortunate incident, it serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse within a domestic relationship and requires assistance, please do not hesitate to seek help. In the event of an emergency, dial 999, or reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or visit thehotline.org for additional support and guidance..
1. Man Arrested for Wife’s Murder Orange County
2. Husband Arrested Wife’s Homicide Orange County.
