Daniel Hutsell and Dinella Hutsell die in fatal Hughson murder-suicide

Daniel Hutsell and Dinella Hutsell die in fatal Hughson murder-suicide

Fatal Hughson murder-suicide deaths of Daniel Hutsell and Dinella Hutsell – Obituary

A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in Hughson, California, when 40-year-old Daniel Hutsell, a sergeant with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, and his 37-year-old wife, Dinella Hutsell, were found dead in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide.

The Modesto Police Department confirmed their deaths on May 5, 2025, after a child called emergency services reporting the deaths at their home on Fontana Ranch Road.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered the couple’s bodies, and two children in the home were safely evacuated.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths continues, with authorities noting that such an event is highly unusual for the small town of Hughson.