Michigan Bowling Coach Believed To Have Killed High School Graduate Before Turning Gun On Himself in Monroe County

A Michigan high school graduate, 17-year-old Gwendolyn Smith, was found dead by her stepfather. Bowling coach Ryne Leist, 33, was found next to her with a self-inflicted gunshot. It is alleged that Leist killed Gwendolyn before taking his own life in a tragic murder-suicide.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the incident took place on Saturday, June 14. Sheriff Troy Goodnough revealed during a press conference that Gwendolyn’s stepfather discovered the bodies at around 6 p.m. after returning home.

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office ruled Gwendolyn’s death a homicide. Leist’s death was ruled a suicide, with both individuals having suffered gunshot wounds…

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