Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiners Office has released the names of the Iowa couple who died as a result of a murder-suicide in Rochester last week. 

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The bodies of 67-year-old Dale and 65-year-old Alberta Nelson were found in a residence in the 500 block of 16th St., Northeast on September 5. The report from the medical examiner’s office indicates Alberta was fatally stabbed by her husband who then turned a knife on himself. 

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Rochester police officers were sent to the home to conduct a welfare check. Rochester police earlier indicated the couple was from Iowa and had been temporarily living in Rochester.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. Resource information is provided for free as well as a chat message service. To speak directly to a professional, call 1-800-273-8255. You are not alone and help is available. Every life is important.

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