Two deaths in Afton deemed murder/suicide

AFTON (WNE) — Local law enforcement has determined the deaths of two Afton residents were the result of a murder/suicide.

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at roughly 11:30 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Afton Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single family home in the 100 block of Adams Street in reference to a missing person/welfare check, according to a statement released March 24.

Two bodies were discovered upon entry into the residence. They have been identified as Donald Lariviere, 67, and Jamie Lariviere, 46, who were husband and wife.

“In written documentation found at the scene, Mr. Lariviere admitted to taking the life of Mrs. Lariviere some days before taking his own life,”  Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said in the statement. “This was also confirmed by an autopsy conducted last week.”

Romberg confirmed that the two were the only residents of the home, and no one else was occupying the building.

“We have briefed the families of both the deceased, and they are fully aware of our findings,” said Romberg. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of Mr. Lariviere and Mrs. Lariviere as they process this tragedy.”

This story was published on March 26, 2025.