JULIAETTA, Idaho — The Latah County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched to a welfare check on Thursday in Juliaetta.
In a press release, LCSO says deputies found two people inside a home. They’ve been identified as Kent Rotchy, 66, and Krysta Rotchy, 65. Deputies say there was ‘no evidence that other individuals were present or involved with this tragic event.’
LCSO says the incident is still under investigation and there are no further details right now.
Deputies posted Thursday night there was an active scene in Juliaetta and asked the public to avoid the area.
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