(10-28-25) Officials with the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base said the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are investigating three deaths, believed to have been a double murder and suicide, of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees that happened between the night of Oct. 24 and the morning of Oct. 25. The bodies were  found across multiple locations around Dayton.

Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, deputy commander of Air Force Materiel Command

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected. We stand with them as they navigate this unimaginable pain, and we offer our sincerest condolences to all impacted by this heartbreaking loss. We are committed to fully investigating this incident and ensuring the families and co-workers of the victims receive the support they need during this difficult time.”

Base officials identified the victims as first Lt. Jaime Gustitus (25) of the 711th Human Performance Wing; Jaymee Prichard (33) of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center; and Jacob Prichard (34) who also worked in the Air Force Research Laboratory.