Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty
Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Ethan Christensen, and 81-year-old Linda Hyman, both of Frederica, Delaware, as the victims in the murder-suicide last week in Frederica. The suspect, 53-year-old Staci Marie Christensen also of Frederica, committed suicide during this 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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