PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A heartbreaking tragedy in Port St. Lucie has left three young children without their parents after authorities discovered a husband and wife dead inside their home in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide. The devastating incident has shocked neighbors and renewed urgent conversations surrounding domestic violence and the warning signs that often precede deadly outcomes.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, officers responded Monday to a residence in the 2700 block of Southwest Ensenada Terrace. Inside the home, investigators found 31-year-old Jimsley Estime and 30-year-old Ketsy Alexis deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities said evidence at the scene indicates the case is being investigated as a murder-suicide, though detectives continue working to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the deaths.
The tragedy became even more devastating after police confirmed that two of the couple’s children, ages 1 and 2, were inside the home at the time of the shooting. Investigators said the couple’s 6-year-old child later returned home from school and discovered the bodies. Neighbors described the family as quiet and seemingly happy, leaving many stunned as details surrounding the case began to emerge.
Newly released police records revealed there had been a documented history of domestic violence and threats within the marriage dating back months before the fatal incident. According to a September 2025 police report, Alexis contacted authorities after allegedly discovering evidence of infidelity involving Estime, who reportedly worked as a truck driver and was away from home at the time. Police records state Alexis informed officers she intended to pursue a divorce after confronting him.
Authorities said Estime allegedly threatened to kill Alexis if she left him. Investigators reported that threatening messages exchanged through WhatsApp were written in Creole and later translated by police personnel. Alexis also reportedly described prior incidents of domestic abuse throughout their seven-year marriage, including alleged abuse that began while she was pregnant with their first child. Court records later showed a warrant was approved for Estime in January 2026 involving allegations of threats and intimidation, though Alexis later submitted a non-prosecution affidavit requesting the charges be dismissed.
As investigators continue processing evidence and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, the community is left mourning the loss of two lives while focusing concern on the three young children now facing an unimaginable future without their parents. The heartbreaking case has once again highlighted the difficulties many victims face when trying to leave abusive relationships and the importance of recognizing warning signs before violence escalates. Authorities encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats to seek help through local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
