Greer Deaths Ruled Suicides

The Greenville County Coroner's office has confirmed that the man and woman who were found dead in the backyard of a downtown Greer home Thursday died in a double suicide.

Deputy Coroner Kent Dill said that the male took his own life, and when his wife, found him, she killed herself.

Resources for those dealing with suicide may be found here.

*** Please note that it is not the policy of Greer-Taylors Patch to report the names of suicide victims, especially those of private citizens in a private setting, however we did feel it was important to inform those living in the area that there was no threat to public.