Birthday Party Ends In Murder-Suicide

May 21, 2011 11:11 PM

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NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. (CBS13) – A woman was apparently shot and killed at her child’s birthday party by her brother, who then took his own life, authorities said.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said the brother and sister were in the midst of a heated argument and walked into the garage of her residence on the 5800 block of San Ardo Way just before 6:00 p.m.

The man shot the woman, identified by neighbors as Delores Tornel, and then walked back inside the home and brandished the handgun.

Family members fled the home, and the man returned to the garage, where he took his own life, authorities said.

The subject of their argument is not known. Family members had apparently gathered at the home for a birthday party for Delores’ 12-year-old son when the fatal incident took place.

Detectives are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide.

Anonymous

Very sad day for the boy, especially it happened to be on his b-day he’ll never be right again.
Scott T.

speak for yourself.
Ja Nell Harris

How sad what a way for that 12 year old to remember any future birthdays.
Again and Again

These women keep going back to these people who abuse them WHY
Whether it be a brother husband boyfriend they will always abuse or kill you
I will never understand women who go back to this beating and killings
Now the kids keep suffering

Jason

It wasnt like that between them. He just recently moved in with her and she just recently got the 2 younger boys back from their dad. It wasn’t a case of abuse he just snapped for whatever reason. People make their own assumptions when they dont know all the details. I knew Delores and this whole situation was tragic and senseless

Findsomewherelse

It is ok to help out a family member, but if the family member is a loser,doper thief………. better to leave the loser out of your life.
NoGhettoTacoBell

Forrest Gump’s momma once said “Stupid is, what stupid does.”
Matt

Too bad they lived in North Highlands. Could have had different fate if they lived elsewhere.

Jackie Berry

What difference would that have made. She was having a party where ever she lived! You’re an IDIOT.
kendra

Matt i’m sorrry to inform you since you live in a bubble, crimes happen in the best of neighborhooods, cities, i’m glad to know you live in a perfect town.

Jackie Berry

I KNOW her…..She was a good woman.

KBright

Jackie,,

Please fill us in on her life..

Where did she GRADUATE high school? Did she make a good choice of life partners? Why did she loose the kids in the first place? Whe did she get them back from the biological father? Was she married? Are all the kids from the same dad? Please elaborate on her life so we know.

kanakasue

So you know what? Your own twist on how to blame this tragedy? Leave the woman’s identity alone so that her son can move on. You want Jerry Springer and National Inquiry news. Stop the sensationalism.

Jackie Berry

If you didnt KNOW HER….Do NOT COMMENT!
Corrinne

What a sad situation. My heart goes out her son. So senseless and tragic.
ALex75

Kbright- Did YOU graduate? It is lose, not loose dumb ass. So because of where she lived, may or may not had been married is why she got killed by her brother? WOW, you are a pathetic person that personally makes me nauseaus.

My prayers go out to her son and her family….
Carol S.

So sorry for her son and family.It is so sad’ but really people who are we to judge?Prayers go out to the boy and the family.

Panda

Yup ! I agree with you Carol , Same here

Panda

What Obama got to do with this Killing ? Are you Raised ?

Obama

raised??????? or do you mean racist?

kimberly

she really was nice. i used to work with her.. she was a great mom… and no that would not be the reason.. from what i can remember she always tried to help her brother …..
Cheri Romero

I agree. I KNEW Dolores and she was a great woman. Never- the-hell mind what her family situation was with her kids. She was my friend and was like a daughter to me. RIP my sweet girl. My God this sucks!!

Cheri Romero

There is a candlelight vigil at her house tonight at 7pm for those of you who loved her.

Holly

Delores was not “poorish or ghetto”. I worked with her for over 5 years, she worked there longer than I have. She had a great job, was a very hard worker & great mom. She chose to help out her brother because she was such a compassionate person that loved her family. The fact that some people judge her for what her brother did is very childish & just plain horrible. Keep in mind that she left behind 3 children that will forever be scarred by this tragedy. Where they lived did not matter, people are murdered in the nicest of neighborhoods too.
Brandy Flirtsalot Hunter

There is a season for everything,
A time for every occupation under heaven;
A time for giving birth, a time for dying;
A time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted.
A time for killing, a time for healing;
A time for tears a time for laughter;
A time for mourning, a time for dancing.
A time for throwing stones away, a time for gathering them up;
A time for embracing, as time to refrain from embracing
A time for searching, a time for losing;
A time for keeping, a time for throwing away.
A time for reaping, a time for sowing;
A time for keeping silent, a time for speaking.
As time for loving, a time for hating,
A time for war, a time for peace.
Ecclesiastics 3:1-8

i met her thru comcast she was a wonderful person… this woman life was taken from her and her children ppl need to stop with this foolishness talk…
Sdupl

I knew the family very well. SHe was a kind loving mother of 3 boys. She was educated and a hard worker. She was driven by life and happiness. She knew JESUS and gave her life to the Lord before her brother took her life
kendra green

it didn’t matter where someone lived, it could happen anywhere. i feel for the family from the brothers and sisters of the victim’s to the parents, but especially my heart goes out to those boys, i hope they are able to get into some grief counseling. Even though it won’t bring back there mama, they need some therapy, no child should have to loose a parent like that, and to witness it…….man, i can’t even imagine what they are going through.
Jackie Berry

THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE TO SHOW HOW IGNORANT SOME OF YOU ARE. A DEAR FRIEND HAS PASSED. SHOW SOME DAMNED RESPECT!!!

Carol S.

I”m with you .No one has the right to judge My prayers go out to you and all her loved ones and friends….Sincerely

veronica

there is no time for being ignorant. We all should have prayers for her family, friends and sons who is coping with her loss. I also worked with delores at the same company and what i seen she was a hard worker and very nice. Please donate to her memorial fund at any safe credit union at any branch. Anything to help this family out for what they just went though
SHHYANNE

My daughter goes to school with Delores’ son and I have to say when I heard what happened I was shocked I mean, this really hits close to home. My child is having to console another child because of a senseless act which took away his mother. My prayers are with all friends and family during this difficult time.
melissa

how tragic for the children….and those that lost their lives. prayers for the families healing and communities peace. we are all victims of our own society in some way …help one another…esp the children!!!!