Mother, Son Dead in Murder-Suicide: Police

LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM, MD - Police have identified the two people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide Monday as a mother and the son who had been taking care of her.

Carryl Jean Calvert, 78, and Keith Michael Calvert, 42, were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home in the 100 block of Greenridge Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

They had been dead for several days, police reported.

Related: Possible Murder-Suicide Under Investigation

Neighbors called police at 4:23 p.m. on Monday after noticing mail piling up at the home, according to the report.

Police believe that Keith Calvert shot his mother and then turned the gun on himself, the report said.

Neighbors told investigators he had expressed frustration about being his mother’s caretaker and seemed depressed, police reported.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat.

Baltimore Crisis Response is staffed 24 hours a day at 410-433-5175 by counselors who can provide resources for those in need in the greater Baltimore area.

The Baltimore County Crisis Response System is also available at 410-931-2214, and the county offers this list of local support groups for caregivers.

The Kristin Brooks Hope Center provides specific hotlines for suicide prevention, veterans support, teens, grad students and those with postpartum depression.