A beloved Florida teacher, Jamie Felix, lost her life in a heartbreaking murder-suicide on Friday evening.
According to Port St. Lucie police, Jamie's estranged husband, Ray Felix, approached her and their two children at a local business while disguised.
He then forced them into a rental car, initiating the beginning of a terrifying ordeal.
Inside the car, Ray confronted Jamie about their upcoming divorce and coerced her into sending a concerning email to her colleagues at Manatee K-8 School.
This email raised red flags, prompting Jamie's coworkers to contact the police.
The situation escalated further after Ray went to get Jamie's car.
He forced her to drive while he held her at gunpoint, with one of their sons following closely behind in the rental car.
Authorities in Port St. Lucie tracked Jamie's car to West Palm Beach but it was too late.
The couple were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
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"This inexplicable tragedy has left our community heartbroken," stated Port St. Lucie Police Chief Richard Del Toro.
"It affects not only the family and friends of those involved but also the entire St. Lucie County School District and the students whose lives Jamie touched."
Chief Del Toro emphasized the importance of recognizing the dangers of domestic violence.
He urged anyone experiencing domestic violence or who knows someone who is to reach out to law enforcement immediately.
The news report reveals that Ray Felix had a prior arrest in October for domestic battery involving Jamie.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Here are the resources available to help:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Website: thehotline.org
The hotline offers 24/7 support in over 170 languages, with all calls being confidential and free of charge.
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