Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives have released the names of the persons involved in a homicide in Shady Cove over Easter weekend after two women were found dead at a residence Sunday morning. One man was taken into custody at the scene and lodged in jail.
Deputies responded to the home following a 911 call from the residence on April 21 at 10:13 a.m. The victims, Shirley Kay Gann, 62, and her daughter, Judy Mae Gann, 43, both had apparent gunshot wounds. The Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct autopsies to complete the identification process and to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Responding deputies arrested Kit Warren Wilkins, 59, at the scene. Wilkins is currently lodged in the Jackson County jail, charged with two counts of aggravated murder. Detectives served a search warrant at the residence on Sunday.
Investigators say Wilkins and Shirley Gann were reportedly involved in a long-term relationship and living together at the residence. Judy Gann, the daughter of Shirley Gann, was temporarily staying at the home at the time of the incident.
The investigation by the Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit is ongoing. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives are leading the investigation, assisted by personnel from Oregon State Police, Medford Police Department, Ashland Police Department, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. Further details are not yet available for release.
Detectives would like to speak with anyone who had contact with the victims or Wilkins on Saturday, April 20, as well as anyone who has information that may be relevant to the case. Call Detective David Seese at (541) 774-6800.
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