Update – Victim and Suspect Identified State Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Near Harrington

Date Posted: Thursday, August 27th, 2026

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Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Richard Jobes, of Harrington, Delaware, as the victim in the murder-suicide that occurred near Harrington. The suspect, 36-year-old Richard Jobes, II, from Indiana, Pennsylvania, committed suicide during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov

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