Friday, June 15, 2012
Lehigh County Coroner has ruled that Adrienne Snelling's death was a homicide. She died of "mixed substance toxicity," according to a Morning Call report.
The Lehigh County Coroner has ruled that Adrienne Snelling, wife of Republican political activist Charles Snelling, died of a drug overdose, according to a Morning Call report. Coroner Scott Grim ruled Adrienne's death as a homicide, following his earlier ruling that Charles Snelling had committed suicide. The findings back what family and friends reported after the couple's bodies were found in their Fogelsville home on March 29: that Charles Snelling had killed his wife and then himself to end their struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, which Adrienne had suffered for six years. Both were 81. The coroner had ruled early on that Charles Snelling died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but the investigation had continued into his wife's death…
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Charles D. and Adrienne C. Snelling, both 81 years old, of Fogelsville, died on March 29.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Charles D. and Adrienne C. Snelling, both 81, of Fogelsville, passed away on March 29, 2012 at home. The devoted husband and wife recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, Charles was a son of the late Walter O. and Marjorie (Gahring) Snelling. He was a graduate of William Allen High School, Philips Academy Andover, and Lehigh University. Charles was a businessman and inventor, politically active and deeply involved in his community. A lifelong aviator, Charles was appointed to the Board of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority and had recently retired as the Chair of the Board. Adrienne was born in New York City, NY. She was a daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Somerville) Angeletti. She was a graduate …
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Charles Snelling died of a gunshot wound, but the cause of his wife's death is pending investigation, according to Lehigh County Chief Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Charles D. Snelling, well-known political activist and businessman, died from a gunshot wound. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office ruled it a suicide. The cause and manner of death for Snelling’s wife, Adrienne, is pending further investigation. The brief press release from the coroner's office (attached) gave no more specific details. The couple, both 81, were found dead in their home at 1280 Church St., Fogelsville, on Thursday morning. Adrienne suffered from Alzheimer's disease. In a statement to local media Thursday, family members said Charles Snelling "could no longer bear to see the love of his life deteriorate further," choosing to end her life and then his own. Charles Snelling was board chairman of the Metropolitan Washington …
Friends and associates were stunned to learn that Charles D. Snelling, of Upper Macungie, had killed his wife then himself Thursday at their home.
Friends and associates of Republican political activist and entrepreneur Charles D. Snelling were shocked at Thursday’s news that he had killed his wife, Adrienne, and then himself to end their struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, with which Adrienne had suffered for six years. For instant updates, follow Upper Macungie Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Here is what they said: Dean Browning, a Lehigh County Republican committeeman and former chair of the Lehigh County Commissioners, has known Snelling for about 10 years as a friend, mentor and confidante. He said Snelling had phoned him on Wednesday, saying in a message left on his work phone that he was referring a customer to New World Aviation, where Browning is chief financial officer. …
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Harrison T Williamson, Jr.
9:13 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012
may the murderer rot in hell more ›