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Husband may have killed wife, then himself
Published Wednesday, April 16, 2008
VIDALIA — A husband and wife are dead in an apparent murder, then suicide.
John Wesley Mize, 39, was found dead inside his house at 156 Biglane Road Tuesday morning. His wife, Patsy Lynn Mize, 45, was found dead outside the house. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Concordia Parish sheriff’s investigators were called to the scene after the couple’s landlord called 911 at 11:32 a.m.
Terry Mize of Vidalia, who is John Wesley Mize’s uncle, said he had gathered bits and pieces of the story from family members.
“I understand that he cut her throat and put the gun under his chin and shot himself,” Terry Mize said.
Terry Mize said he thought John and Patsy had been together about 10 years.
“I’ve seen them together visiting, but I didn’t know if they had any (relationship) problems.”
John Wesley Mize also has family in Waterproof and Newellton who could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
The sheriff’s office is investigating and said in a press release that no further information was available at this time.
Funeral arrangements for John Wesley Mize are incomplete at Young’s Funeral Home.
Arrangements for Patsy M. Mize are incomplete at Comer Funeral Home.
Comments
Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So sad. People, if you are having that much trouble in a relationship, LEAVE NOW!!!!!!
No one person, others than your child, is worth dying or killing over. This is so sad. Life here is too short and too precious to be wasted like this.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 7:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
wow... why do these names sound fimilar to me?? did they have any childern together?
Posted by PIangel (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
As i ask yesterday what was he thinking I am so sorry for the family Another senseless act that could have been avoilded with one person haveing the good sense to leave or get help in some way
Posted by destiny (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Buttercup, your distant cousin was married to a Mize out of Waterproof but forgot his first name. Will try to find out. CALL ME!!!!!
Posted by jabese5 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is so important for people who are hurting or having trouble to reach out and get help. I am so burdened for both sides of this family. This is a tragedy that is heartbreaking. I honestly just feel sad for everyone involved. Obviously, taking another life is tragic. Taking one's own life is also tragic.
Posted by Paige305 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My heart goes out to the famalies.
Posted by lukecannon (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard he left a suicide note.
Posted by geauxtigers (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Separate funeral homes....those poor families.....
Posted by josey (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He did leave a note.
Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
May the Lord have mercy and give comfort to those whose hearts are breaking.
Posted by lilcuz (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i loved both patsy and wesley and none of u know everything about the situation. you have no right to try to judge wesley you dont know what he was going thru not that i am taking up for him in any way because you will never know how special patsy is to me. i was raised calling them aunt and uncle i love them so much. (they are my cousins) so close we share a last name. now i have to live with the fact that i havent seen them in a while and now i never will again. you all dont know how unbeleivable this is, i now they had a lot of problems but wesley was such a big sweet teddy bear really and i cant even fatham him doing something like this. please just be respectful for the sake of both patsy and wesleys families. thank you
Posted by lilcuz (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
also i called patsy aunt patsy before her and wesley got together. unless u go thru something like this (which i would never wish on anyone) you could b=never know how hard this is
Posted by jabese5 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
lilcuz - I hope you didn't think anything I said was disrespectful. If it seemed that way, I apologize. I do not judge anyone in this situation. I have no right to. Neither does anyone else. I don't know anyone in this family, but I have prayed for all involved. I wish there was a way I could reach out and help in some way. I lost my father to suicide 6 years ago - April 15 was the anniversary of the day I buried him. It was unexpected and a complete shock. I can relate to a very small extent and I feel so horrible for all involved. Please rest assured that there are people out there that do not judge, that are heartbroken for you and that want to help. There is so much awareness for other worthy causes in our area, but after moving here a few years ago, I found that there is nothing for awareness of depression issues, and prevention for something like this happening. I am in the process of getting something started in our area and am trying to get a walk started called "Out of the Darkness" which is for raising awareness for suicide prevention and treating depression. I have to turn my pain into something good. I will continue to pray for this whole situation that these families are involved in.
Posted by jabese5 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I haven't gone through this exact situation - but losing my father to suicide changed my life forever. So many questions that will never be answered. So much pain. There is a stigma that surrounds it that shouldn't be there. Family & friends left behind need to search for help. I haven't found anything around here but I do know of a place in Baton Rouge that is wonderful. Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center. I know it's 80 something miles down the road, but it is an awesome place with wonderful people to help. Unless it has changed recently, the # is ( 225 ) 924 - 3900. That is "THE PHONE". 24 HOURS A DAY. They are there to help with the aftermath of situations like this.
Posted by lilcuz (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jabese5- no nothing you said had anything to do with my message i really appreciate what you are trying to do thanks so much for your prayers
Posted by deedles (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jabese5,
I agree with all your comments about depression and suicide. I also know what a tragedy these losses are for the families and for all who knew them. I lost my son to suicide last March, when he was 21 years old. I include my prayers in the many that are going up for these families now, and hope they feel God's love and presence as others reach out to them as they move through the shock and grief.
In the past year I have learned so much about depression, and that it can be a fatal illness. The Crisis Intervention Center in Baton Rouge continues to be important as I learn to live with this terrible sadness. The stigma needs to be addressed, because it prevents many from seeking help before it becomes terminal. I would like to participate in your efforts for suicide prevention and depression awareness.
Posted by neverunderstood (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
May god wrap his hand around these two families.
Posted by josey (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
lilcuz, I appreciate your comments. Wesley was my cousin to and I had not seen him in several years but he and my brother and dad were very close especially after Uncle Johnny died. I am still shook up by all of this. My daddy got so angry when I told him about the comments posted on here yesterday. So like you said until you have been in this situation don't judge and be quick to point fingers.
jabese5 I am truely sorry for your loss as well and do greatly appreciate your understanding and comments. I also
appreciate you posting the hotline #'s here as well. You never know when someone may be reading this an pick up the phone because you posted that #.
deedles I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for the information as well.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My heart truly goes out to everyone not only related to these people but for those who posted that have also lost someone to suicide.
Posted by geneieve34 (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 8:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I knew Wesley as a child, I lived two houses down from him. I am very sorry to hear about this, makes me think about other friends I haven't seen in years. He is a great person, no matter what problems he and his wife faced. Only God can judge us. My prayers are with both families. May God Bless all of you.
Posted by mwlove (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know what these families are going through. I lost my 19 year old son from suicide just this past February. It is a pain that will never go away. Just know that both families are in my prayers and thoughts and know that God does have the answers. I have relied on him for strength and courage to go on. God be with all.
Posted by ghost (anonymous) on April 16, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we are doomed people.....WAKE UP!!!....http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080416/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/dna_collection
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on April 17, 2008 at 7 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i read that ((ghost)) i think that is a great idea!! just think of all the childern that will probably wind up being safe now that they are finally doing the dna thing...
Posted by jabese5 (anonymous) on April 17, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Deedles - I am happy to hear that you were using the Baton Rouge Crisis Center. They are wonderful people. I used to travel back and forth and go but it got to where I just couldn't go anymore. They are such a great help.
Posted by KBales (anonymous) on April 17, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
When I first read this yesterday, I just couldn't wrap my mind around it. After a restless night of thinking about this, I still can't wrap my mind around it. I didn't know Wesley but I did know Patsy and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved.
Posted by sweetsukijanec (anonymous) on April 17, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I knew both of these people and I just saw and spoke with Wesley (Grinnel) as I called him. He was always loud and boisterous but you couldn't ask for anything more. In his younger years he was real rowdy, but that was Wesley!! Patsy was also sweet, but CRAZY!! She could get a little rowdy in her day too!! LOL This has bothered me so bad. I just wish that he could have handled all this in a different way. His children and the rest of both families have alot of unanswered questions now. Why? Tragic!! I am sure they will be missed greatly by all!! To the Myers and Mize families.... I am so very sorry for your losses!!! May you find comfort in the Lord!! He will guide you and hold you close!!
Posted by bayou (anonymous) on April 18, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To Patsy's family/friends I know this is a terrible thing but if yall where close to patsy at all yall know what the real problem was and if you have any love ones with the same problem do something now before its to late! use this as a wake up call. No desrespect mint what so ever. I knew them both personaly and I am having a hard time wraping my mind around this. My prayers go out to both families.
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