Mother Shot Son, Turned Gun on Self, Police Say [View All]

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http://bethesda.patch.com/articles/police-investigating-possible-murder-suicide-in-kensington

Margaret Jensvold shot and killed her son, Benjamin Barnhard, and then turned the gun on herself, according police.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Barnhard's death a homicide and Jensvold's death a suicide on Wednesday night, according to Montgomery County Police.

James Barnhard, Jensvold's ex-husband and Benjamin's father, released the following statement to police: "I loved my son and ex-wife, and I was proud of both of them. My son was a successful graduate of Wellspring Academy. He was featured on 'Too Fat for Fifteen: Fighting Back,' and lost 160 pounds in the last year, due to his hard work and determination. I do not understand this tragedy, and I do not know why this has happened. I will hold them in my heart, and they will be sorely missed by all who loved them. Please keep us in your prayers.”

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