Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer was a 53-year-old retired economist who was shot to death by his estranged wife, 46-year-old Patricia S. Schaefer, on the front porch of her home at 3908 Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax on March 6, 1990.[1]

Schaefer had come to the house at about 7:30 that evening to visit with some of the couple's six children.[2] About 10 minutes later, his wife shot him six times using a five-shot revolver, although neighbors reported hearing as many as seven shots.[3][4]

The shooting occurred on the evening before the Schaefer's divorce was to be finalized.

References

  1. ↑ Davis, Patricia, and Peter Baker. "Man Slain at Estranged Wife's Va. Home on Eve of Divorce." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): D1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Mar 08 1990. Web. 3 Mar. 2012.
  2. ↑ Brown, DeNeen L. "4 Testify they Didnt Know Or Care how Father was Slain." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): C1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jul 27 1990. Web. 3 Mar. 2012.
  3. ↑ Brown, DeNeen L. "Plea Resolves Murder Case, but Not its Underlying Mystery." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): B1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Nov 06 1990. Web. 3 Mar. 2012.
  4. ↑ Davis, Patricia. "Annandale Wife Charged in Fatal Shooting." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): C1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jun 08 1990. Web. 3 Mar. 2012.