Stephanie Renee Ramirez dies in fatal Orlando murder-suicide

Stephanie Renee Ramirez dies in fatal Orlando murder-suicide

Fatal Orlando murder-suicide death of Stephanie Renee Ramirez – Obituary

Stephanie Renee Ramirez, 39, was among the five people found dead in a heartbreaking murder-suicide that took place inside a home in the Lake Nona community of Orlando on Tuesday. Authorities confirmed that her husband, Donovan Michael Ramirez, 45, was the person responsible for the killings before taking his own life.

Police responded to the residence on Lake District Lane around 1 p.m. and discovered the bodies of Stephanie, her husband Donovan, her 22-year-old daughter Alyssa Berumen, and her two young children, Sunny Ramirez, 11, and Shelby Rose Ramirez, 7. A gun was located at the scene. The Orange County medical examiner will make the final determination on the cause and manner of death.

Neighbors were left shaken by the discovery. The family had only recently moved into the neighborhood, and many said they appeared to be a quiet and private household. Those who saw them described what seemed to be a normal, happy family.

Heather Collins, who lived nearby, said her heart was broken by the tragedy and couldn’t imagine the pain involved, especially knowing that young children were among the victims. Her fiancé, Justin Rossilini, added that the last time he saw the family was about five days prior, and there had been no signs of trouble.

The crime scene was reportedly so distressing that it overwhelmed some of the responding officers. A small dog was found alive in the home and taken by Animal Control.

The community has been left mourning, with neighbors expressing sorrow and disbelief that such a tragedy could occur in a normally peaceful area. Some have placed memorials at the site in honor of the lives lost.

Anyone experiencing domestic abuse or in need of emotional support is urged to reach out to resources such as Harbor House of Central Florida, the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or United Way’s 211 service for confidential assistance.