On December 23, 2025, Golden Edmond, 23, allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend Lolina Long, 20, in Olivette, Missouri, then killed himself. Police responded to a disturbance call around 6:15 p.m. after a woman reported hearing gunshots and fearing her daughter was killed. Officers found both deceased near a bed in the basement, with Edmond on top of Long holding a gun. Authorities believe the incident followed an argument.
Country: United States
State/Province: Missouri, United States
City/Region: Olivette
Incident Type: Murder-Suicide
Relationship Status: Dating
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Incident Date: Dec. 23, 2025
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Original language: English
Man killed girlfriend, then himself at Olivette home, police say
Domestic Violence
The incident reflects a domestic violence pattern where an argument between romantic partners escalated to lethal violence, culminating in a murder-suicide. The suspect killed his girlfriend and then himself, indicating a tragic escalation of conflict within an intimate relationship.
Police responded promptly to a disturbance call and found both victims deceased. The suspect was found on top of the victim with a gun in hand, supporting the murder-suicide scenario. The case is closed with the suspect deceased. No custody or financial disputes reported.
No reported confusion; police and witnesses support the murder-suicide narrative.
A woman called police fearing her daughter was killed after hearing gunshots following an argument. Police arrived to find Golden Edmond and Lolina Long dead near a bed in the basement. Edmond was on top of Long holding a gun. Authorities concluded Edmond shot Long and then himself.
High risk of lethal violence in intimate partner conflict, especially following arguments and escalation.
Domestic arguments can escalate rapidly to lethal violence. Early intervention in domestic conflicts is critical. Murder-suicide in dating relationships, though less common than in marriages, remains a serious risk.
The argument preceding the shooting was the key early signal indicating escalating domestic conflict.
The caller's report of gunshots and belief that her daughter was killed helped connect the case quickly.
Physical evidence at the scene including the gun in the suspect's hand and the positioning of the bodies supported the murder-suicide conclusion.
A woman at the home called police reporting hearing gunshots and fearing her daughter was killed. No other witness statements reported.
No follow-up reports available to change the initial understanding.
No unresolved issues reported; suspect deceased and case closed.