Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputy Miranda Thomas responded to a distressing scene at Dan Howard’s home in February 2021, where he claimed his wife Kendy had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the bathtub. However, investigators, including Detective Jerry Northrup, found inconsistencies, such as a lack of blood at the scene, a packed duffle bag, and Dan’s unusual behavior, raising suspicions about the circumstances of her death. Kendy, described as a vibrant and happy individual, left behind a stunned community, with friends and family questioning the narrative of suicide.
