A Penn. College professor, Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu, 59, has been killed in a murder-suicide. Iwuchukwu was found stabbed to death and his wife Charte Dunn, 50, shot herself to death.
The Allegheny Police Department released a statement and stated that they arrived at the home around 10 am on Tuesday morning for a welfare check. Someone communicated with police informing them that a person was stabbed in the home and that the woman inside had a gun. SWAT was called to assist and they found the couple dead.
According to a press release, they both suffered from stab wounds while Dunn also had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No information has been released regarding what led to the tragedy.
The Duquesne Duke found the couple’s marital records which state that they were married in 2017. Additionally, it was found that Iwuchukwu filed for divorce in 2020, but the split was not finalized.
People Magazine Reports that Dr. Iwuchukwu was a theology professor at Duquesne University. He was originally from Nigeria and held a Ph.D. in systematic theology. At the University he specialized in many areas including religious pluralism and media.
Tributes to Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu:
The Dean of McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, Dr. Kristine L. Blair, said in a statement, “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu, Associate Professor of Theology, who had taught in the Theology Department since 2008.”.
Additionally, a student aide in the Theology department states that Iwuchukwu was “genuinely, just such a kindhearted person”.
Neighbors of Iwuchukwu also told the Duquesne Duke that they were shocked by his slaying, describing him as an “outstanding neighbor.”
Let us please keep their family in our prayers as they deal with this horrific loss.
We will keep you all updated as more information is released.
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