Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide in New Smyrna, focusing on the 48-year-old male perpetrator’s background and items found in his vehicle. The 45-year-old victim reportedly lived in constant fear, a reality evidenced by her recent decision to change the locks on her home. She lived with her minor daughter at the residence. Preliminary findings suggest a coercive control dynamic preceded the tragic event. The victim was reportedly forced to kneel before being fatally shot. The investigation continues to uncover the details leading up to this violent act and the full extent of the abuse suffered.