Jeffrey Hull (age 50) and Heidi Hull (age 46) were a couple from Avon Lake, Ohio. Police found the Hulls along with their children Garrett (age 9) and Grant (age 6) dead in their home on September 7 2021.
Police have said that they believe the case is a murder-suicide.
Heidi Hull was reportedly an executive with FM Global. The crime occurred at the 32500 block of English Turn in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Jeffrey and Heidi Hull Death Details
Report: Police Believe Jeffrey Hull Likely Killed Wife, Children, Dog. “A preliminary investigation found that Jeffrey Hull likely killed his wife and sons before killing himself, authorities said, but the incident remains under investigation.” [AP]
Police Called To House for Welfare Check. “According to officials, patrol officers were called out to an address on English Turn around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday for a welfare check. Upon arrival, officials say that the patrol officers noticed suspicious conditions inside of the home, and called for backup, including detectives. ” [WKYC]
Four People Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds. “The officers and detectives entered the home and found four individuals with gunshot wounds, each deceased. Police tell 3News that two children and two adults were killed in the incident. ” [WKYC]
Report: Police Believe Jeffrey Hull Killed Family, Dog. “According to police, they suspect Jeffrey Hull killed his wife, children and dog before taking his own life. They are not sure when the shootings happened.” [Fox 8]
Heidi Hull Was “2020 Woman To Watch” In Business Insurance Magazine. “Heidi Hull, operations senior vice president and Cleveland operations manager at commercial property insurer FM Global, has been named a ‘2020 Woman to Watch’ by Business Insurance magazine. According to the magazine, the award recognizes “female leaders in the insurance sector” for “their accomplishments, expertise, leadership and future prospects.”” [FM Global]
Video: Heidi Hull Talks About Winning The 2020 Woman To Watch Award
Hull House Built In 2014. “Lorain County Auditor’s Office records show the house where the incident took place was built in 2014. The most recent sale of the property was in 2017 to Heidi Hull.” [The Chronicle]
Video: News 5 Cleveland report on Hull murder-suicide
Video: WKYC 3 report on Hull murder-suicide
Reaction
Avon Lake Mayor Offered Condolences. “Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen offered his condolences at a work session Sept. 7 of Avon City Council just after hearing the first reports of the situation. Jensen asked people to remember “their family to the north” who have suffered a tragic loss.” [Morning Journal]
Hull Neighbor Gina Dayton: Deaths Are “Shocking.” ““It’s shocking, shocking,” Dayton said. “It’s a great neighborhood, all families, a ton of kids, always kids out here playing every night I walk through here. I’m in disbelief, I can’t imagine what the family was going through, what could have happened or what the family was dealing with.”” [News 5]
Avon Lake City School District Statement On Hull Deaths. “This afternoon, we learned the tragic news that we lost one of our Avon Lake families, including two students at Erieview Elementary School. We have arranged to have grief counselors at Erieview tomorrow morning to work with staff and students. Please contact the Principal or Counselor at your student’s building if your family is in need of assistance. It is important that we recognize this loss and offer help. This is a sensitive issue for children, and we suggest that you talk with your children about their feelings. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our students and families in the Avon Lake Community.” [Avon Lake City School District]
Avon Lake Holds Vigil After Murders. “The Avon Lake Community continues to mourn after four people, including two children, were found dead inside their home in an apparent murder-suicide last week. Coming together as a community, the Avon Lake School District will host a vigil Sunday evening on the lawn of Anchor Church at 7 p.m.” [WKYC]
Hull Boys Honored With Playground Carousel. “The school district said the Erieview PTA raised funds to purchase the playground carousel that will commemorate 6-year-old Grant and 9-year-old Garrett Hull. “The intent is for Erieview students and the greater Avon Lake community to be able to enjoy this equipment as a wonderful and on-going tribute to the Hull boys,” Avon Lake City Schools shared on Facebook.” [Cleveland 19]
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