Tragic ending to life of a fellow Camaro owner

mamaro · 07-20-2010, 08:14 AM

Yesterday, Diane Dye was shot and killed by her husband from whom she had filed divorce and protective order. He then shot and killed himself. I have worked with Raymond for many years at the City of Lawton, and knew his wife. She knew that I had a Camaro, and had to come by to show me her new car. Diane owned a beautiful rally yellow Camaro, and she was so proud of it. They have 2 children. Please pray for the children, the family, and the community of Elgin. We (all of the employees of the City of Lawton) are also deeply affected by the loss of any of our own.

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ELGIN, Okla. - A man gunned down his wife, then turned the gun on himself in the parking lot of the Bank of the Wichitas in Elgin, Monday morning.

It happened just before 10:00 a.m. Both are dead. Police say Raymond Dye shot and killed his estranged wife Diane, then shot himself. They say the couple had been going through a rough divorce.

Comanche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley says Diane Dye had just reported on July 7 that her husband had threatened her and the Oklahoma Supreme Court network's website shows she filed a protective order against her husband on the 8, the same day she filed for divorce. Sadly, Raymond Dye was able to follow through on his threats.

"I didn't think much about it, it's just normal, it sounded like a firework to me," said Elgin Fire Chief Mike Baker.

Baker was at the fire station, just a few blocks away from the bank. Elgin Police Chief Carl Bremenkamp was also nearby.

"I looked over there and see Ray's truck and I thought, ‘oh my god'," said Bremenkamp.

Baker is a volunteer firefighter and he immediately radioed for help. First responders were there in about a minute, but it was too late.

"Upon their arrival, they found two deceased individuals in they parking lot here," said OSBI Agent Richard Goss.

The victim, 40-year old Diane Dye, a 7th grade teacher in Elgin. The shooter was her estranged husband, a Lawton firefighter.

"[She] was in the process of a divorce with her husband 42-year-old Raymond Dye. She came to the bank this morning to open up a checking account," said Goss.

When she came out of the bank, her estranged husband had blocked her car in.

"[He] jumped out of the pickup, grabbed hold of her, kind of like in a head lock, and he tried to pull her into his vehicle, and she fought back," said Bremenkamp.

Elgin Police say that is when he pulled out a gun.

"[He] shot her, she fell down and he shot her three more times," said Bremenkamp.

He then turned the gun on himself. The parking lot was filled with bank employees, friends, and loved ones distraught and shocked.

"I knew them and everyone in the community knew them, they own a gym here and one of them's a coach, small community we're going to feel the effects for awhile," said Baker.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has also been called in to help. A spokesman says they have not confirmed the actual number of gunshots, but confirm it was a murder-suicide.

The OSBI and Elgin Police are checking out the bank surveillance video. Police say a technician will be there Tuesday to retrieve it. They should be able to see exactly what happened because the camera was placed right by the parking lot.

Supermans · 07-20-2010, 08:17 AM

My prayers are with the family of your friend. What a tragic story. May she rest in peace.

shevyman · 07-20-2010, 08:22 AM

i am sorry to hear of the loss

it upsets me to hear how people will go after there wife and kids cause there not happy.

i will pray for the kids, that is going to be tough for them losing both mom and dad.

prostock69 · 07-20-2010, 08:22 AM

So sad.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 07-20-2010, 08:32 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with your community and especially their kids.

mdinferno · 07-20-2010, 08:33 AM

I am sad to hear of this, and my heart goes out to the children...

dmax86 · 07-20-2010, 08:42 AM

:(

lexlueger · 07-20-2010, 08:46 AM

Wow... truly sad.

rudack · 07-20-2010, 08:53 AM

Good lord... This world is one sick crazy place. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

nvpliers · 07-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Heartbreaking. Truly Heartbreaking.

Tessa · 07-20-2010, 09:01 AM

This is terrible :(
Those poor kids...

rmpackers · 07-20-2010, 09:03 AM

This happened to a dear friend of mine many years ago. The husband murdered her and their three children, just so they wouldn't be embarrassed by his impending bankruptcy! I was messed up for awhile over that, I pray the rest of the family can find some peace.

Pumpkin1LT · 07-20-2010, 09:06 AM

:(. I can't even find the words to say....

67 Convertible · 07-20-2010, 09:19 AM

What a tragedy. I can't understand why he had to take the wife out, too. Just take yourself out if you feel that's the only way. How do you leave your kids with no parents? My prayers for the kids......

07-20-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
mamaro Drives: '10 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cache Oklahoma Posts: 401 View My Garage	Tragic ending to life of a fellow Camaro owner Yesterday, Diane Dye was shot and killed by her husband from whom she had filed divorce and protective order. He then shot and killed himself. I have worked with Raymond for many years at the City of Lawton, and knew his wife. She knew that I had a Camaro, and had to come by to show me her new car. Diane owned a beautiful rally yellow Camaro, and she was so proud of it. They have 2 children. Please pray for the children, the family, and the community of Elgin. We (all of the employees of the City of Lawton) are also deeply affected by the loss of any of our own. ******** ELGIN, Okla. - A man gunned down his wife, then turned the gun on himself in the parking lot of the Bank of the Wichitas in Elgin, Monday morning. It happened just before 10:00 a.m. Both are dead. Police say Raymond Dye shot and killed his estranged wife Diane, then shot himself. They say the couple had been going through a rough divorce. Comanche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley says Diane Dye had just reported on July 7 that her husband had threatened her and the Oklahoma Supreme Court network's website shows she filed a protective order against her husband on the 8, the same day she filed for divorce. Sadly, Raymond Dye was able to follow through on his threats. "I didn't think much about it, it's just normal, it sounded like a firework to me," said Elgin Fire Chief Mike Baker. Baker was at the fire station, just a few blocks away from the bank. Elgin Police Chief Carl Bremenkamp was also nearby. "I looked over there and see Ray's truck and I thought, ‘oh my god'," said Bremenkamp. Baker is a volunteer firefighter and he immediately radioed for help. First responders were there in about a minute, but it was too late. "Upon their arrival, they found two deceased individuals in they parking lot here," said OSBI Agent Richard Goss. The victim, 40-year old Diane Dye, a 7th grade teacher in Elgin. The shooter was her estranged husband, a Lawton firefighter. "[She] was in the process of a divorce with her husband 42-year-old Raymond Dye. She came to the bank this morning to open up a checking account," said Goss. When she came out of the bank, her estranged husband had blocked her car in. "[He] jumped out of the pickup, grabbed hold of her, kind of like in a head lock, and he tried to pull her into his vehicle, and she fought back," said Bremenkamp. Elgin Police say that is when he pulled out a gun. "[He] shot her, she fell down and he shot her three more times," said Bremenkamp. He then turned the gun on himself. The parking lot was filled with bank employees, friends, and loved ones distraught and shocked. "I knew them and everyone in the community knew them, they own a gym here and one of them's a coach, small community we're going to feel the effects for awhile," said Baker. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has also been called in to help. A spokesman says they have not confirmed the actual number of gunshots, but confirm it was a murder-suicide. The OSBI and Elgin Police are checking out the bank surveillance video. Police say a technician will be there Tuesday to retrieve it. They should be able to see exactly what happened because the camera was placed right by the parking lot.

07-20-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	My prayers are with the family of your friend. What a tragic story. May she rest in peace. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

07-20-2010, 08:22 AM	#4
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,259 View My Garage	So sad. __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

07-20-2010, 08:42 AM	#7
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	:( __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

07-20-2010, 08:46 AM	#8
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	Wow... truly sad. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

07-20-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	i am sorry to hear of the loss it upsets me to hear how people will go after there wife and kids cause there not happy. i will pray for the kids, that is going to be tough for them losing both mom and dad.

07-20-2010, 08:32 AM	#5
JoeP@TeamBeckyD 1 Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	My thoughts and prayers are with your community and especially their kids.

07-20-2010, 08:33 AM	#6
mdinferno Drives: 2010 IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,636	I am sad to hear of this, and my heart goes out to the children...

07-20-2010, 08:53 AM	#9
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	Good lord... This world is one sick crazy place. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

07-20-2010, 08:58 AM	#10
nvpliers Drives: 2010 2SS RS Red Jewel Tint Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 373	Heartbreaking. Truly Heartbreaking. __________________ Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers / K&N High Flow Intake / Magnaflow competitive X-pipe Cat-Back / Tune / 3M Clear Bra Protection

07-20-2010, 09:01 AM	#11
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	This is terrible :( Those poor kids...

07-20-2010, 09:03 AM	#12
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	This happened to a dear friend of mine many years ago. The husband murdered her and their three children, just so they wouldn't be embarrassed by his impending bankruptcy! I was messed up for awhile over that, I pray the rest of the family can find some peace. __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

07-20-2010, 09:06 AM	#13
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	:(. I can't even find the words to say....

07-20-2010, 09:19 AM	#14
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,718	What a tragedy. I can't understand why he had to take the wife out, too. Just take yourself out if you feel that's the only way. How do you leave your kids with no parents? My prayers for the kids...... __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

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