Man, Woman Found Dead In Santee Home

SANTEE, CA — Two seniors were found dead in their home over the weekend in Santee, authorities said.

An elderly man and woman were found dead around 11:25 a.m. Sunday in their home in the 300 block of Lantern Way, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Both victims suffered head trauma, sheriff's Lt. Michael Krugh said.

Their names were withheld pending family notification.

"Sheriff's homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances of these deaths," Krugh said. "There (is) no outstanding suspect and no danger to the community. The investigation is ongoing."

Anyone with information about the case was asked to call the department's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-565-5200. Anonymous tipsters can call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.