Lenexa, Kansas suspect accused of shooting neighbor's wife, son and dog

In an otherwise peaceful neighborhood, a deadly rampage has shocked the community and raised questions about motives beyond the description of “domestic violence.”

And so. . .

Along with the mugshot, we share more round-up deets. . .

According to the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, 53-year-old Todd Michael Donovan has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed his wife, 52-year-old Sheila Donovan, and his son, 22. year-old Tyler Donovan, on Friday, November 1.

“Donovan also faces one count of animal cruelty after investigators say he shot and killed his neighbor’s dog that same night.”

More details in the KCTV5 report. . .

“Meanwhile, people in the neighborhood are still stunned by the crime; not only by the double murder, but also by the apparently unrelated murder of a neighbor’s dog.

“Donovan’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday at 1:30 p.m. He is being held on a $2 million bond.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links. . .

Lenexa man charged with murder of wife and son during police standoff

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after investigators say he killed his wife and son following a standoff with police in Lenexa, Kansas, on Friday evening.

Lenexa police are naming the suspect’s wife and son as double homicide victims

Lenexa police revealed that the victims of Friday night’s double homicide were the wife and son of the suspect, Todd Michael Donovan.