Double Fatality Reported in Goodlettsville Murder-Suicide
A murder-suicide occurred on Graceland Drive in Goodlettsville, Nashville, where 74-year-old Stephen Slater fatally shot his stepson, 49-year-old John D. Norman, before taking his own life.
Nashville, TN, August 9, 2026 —
Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Goodlettsville, Nashville. The incident took place on Graceland Drive.
The deceased have been identified as 74-year-old Stephen Slater and his stepson, 49-year-old John D. Norman. According to initial reports, Slater is believed to have fatally shot Norman before taking his own life.
The specific circumstances and motives leading to the tragic event have not yet been fully disclosed by investigators. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
The Goodlettsville Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Danica Sauter on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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