Wilbraham murder-suicide victims identified as mother and adult son

A 56-year-old woman and her adult son have been identified as victims of a murder-suicide in Wilbraham Tuesday morning that left three people dead.

Sima Setian Pariseau and her son Dylan Pariseau, 27, were members of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. Sima served on their board of directors for years, and both mother and son were present at the Father's Day picnic Sunday, the church said.

“Sima’s dynamic personality and unwavering support have made her a mentor and source of inspiration to the church community. She was a beacon of light to her family and friends,” the church wrote. “Dylan, a graduate of St. Gregory's Church Sunday School and a longtime member of the church community, was often found at his mother's side, helping and supporting her in every way possible. »

Wilbraham police went to the Main Street home for a welfare check Tuesday morning, where Sima lived with her partner Peter Donaldson, officials confirmed. Dylan also lived at the home.

When no one responded, officers saw an unconscious person, later identified as 56-year-old Donaldson, through first-floor windows, the Hampden County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday. He was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound with a semi-automatic pistol nearby.

Sima and Dylan Pariseau were found in the basement with multiple gunshot wounds. Bedros Shetilian, the pastor of their church, said Sima was “breaking up” with Donaldson, who had recently been fired, The Boston Globe reported.

Shetilian told World Donaldson was “cold” and “kept his distance” when occasionally accompanying Sima to church events throughout their six-year relationship.

Shetilian told World Dylan was temporarily living at home after losing his job at Cambridge. According to his Facebook profile, he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School and studied biology-chemistry at Keene State College.

The church will announce details of a memorial service.

Loading…