KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department's Homicide Unit said it's investigating a potential murder-suicide that happened in West Hills early Monday morning.
Officers responded to the Meadows Condominiums in the 7900 block of Gleason Drive just after 1 a.m. for a reported domestic dispute and for smoke coming from the apartment's top floor, according to KPD.
Knoxville Fire Department crews and officers accessed the condo through a second-floor window. After extinguishing the fire, which KFD said was located in the attic, an adult man and woman were found dead in an upstairs bedroom. They were married, KPD said.
At around 3:30 p.m., KPD identified them as Betty Goldston, 53, and Richard Goebel, 56.
KFD said the woman's 17-year-old daughter was able to escape the fire without injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing, but based on initial information, KPD believes the fire was set intentionally by the male. KPD said an official determination has not been made regarding the cause of death for either person.
We will update you as we learn more.