Murder-suicide at Carson McDonald's resulted from relationship gone bad
Sheriff's homicide Lt. Dave Coleman told me today that the killings at a McDonald's
restaurant in Carson on Sunday were indeed a murder-suicide. (He killed her and then shot himself.)The victim was identified as Krystina Reed, 31. The shooter was Stephen Lee Meriwether, 37. The pair apparently lived in the Long Beach area, but previously knew each other in Arizona, where they had a relationship.
Something went bad between them. It became deadly Sunday, but detectives had not figured out what exactly they argued about or why they were in Carson. The restaurant in on Central Avenue on the Compton border.
One thing investigators learned was Reed was set to get married in a week to someone other than Meriwether. Detectives planned to talk to the intended spouse.
On Sunday, they argued about something. She ran into the McDonald's to seek cover. He followed her to the back and committed the murder-suicide.
A story will appear in the Daily Breeze and dailybreeze.com.
If anyone knows these folks and can shed some light on all of this, send me an email at larry.altman@dailybreeze.com.
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I knew Krystina Reed in Arizona and she was a wonderful women. She has three beautiful children and was excited to be getting married.
Stephen Lee Meriwether and Krystina Reed were involved at one point almost 2 years ago when they moved to Arizona severl years ago. They broke it of because he was a very mean man.
Reed moved back to LA to start a new life and be with her family. So almost 3 weeks ago she moved back to California and was very happy. This is a shock for everyone she worked with in Arizona and we have the Reed family in our thoughts and Prayers. Am very sorry for her loss.
thats a sham that two familys has to go through this also what people fail to realize there are children involve in this sad relationship that went bad. wheres the money dose the other guy has the money this armys fello,all over money dont do wrong girlfriend it comes back,well how many mmmmmmeeeeeeennnnnnsssssssss did she have 2 many rest on an enjoy that money,,,,
thats a sham that two familys has to go through this also what people fail to realize there are children involve in this sad relationship that went bad. wheres the money dose the other guy has the money this armys fello,all over money dont do wrong girlfriend it comes back,well how many mmmmmmeeeeeeennnnnnsssssssss did she have 2 many rest on an enjoy that money,,,,
You need CHRIST!!
Turn all away and give it to him,Please don't be crule. 2 wrongs will not make a right.
Remember money is the evil of all things. Look at your life and whats around you. Count your blessing and THANK GOD for everything he has given you and make the best of what you have....