An elderly couple in Bermuda Dunes, in Riverside County, died under violent circumstances after authorities say they suffered traumatic injuries inside their home. Donald Whitaker, 80, and Karen Whitaker, 79, were found dead on May 15 during a welfare check at their residence on Montego Bay Drive. Investigators now believe the case may involve a murder-suicide, though the investigation remains active.
In the days after the deaths, friends alleged that Karen had fallen victim to a long-running online scam involving someone posing as actor Tom Selleck. The suspected fraud reportedly began with a Facebook direct message and escalated into repeated financial requests sent through gift cards and text messages, according to KTLA.
