Man shot wife and killed himself, inquest finds

An inquest concluded that Robert Jobson shot his wife, Rosemary, outside their home on 14 July 2023 and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot; police had removed firearms from the property earlier that month.

An inquest into the deaths of Rosemary and Robert Jobson heard that both were found dead at their home on 14 July 2023. The coroner concluded that Robert shot his wife and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The couple ran a shooting school and there had been earlier reports of domestic concerns to police that summer. Firearms were removed from the property in late June and Robert was arrested and conditionally bailed in early July. What the inquest recorded: - The coroner recorded that, on the balance of probabilities, Rosemary Jobson died as the result of a deliberate act by her husband and recorded unlawful killing. - The coroner concluded that Robert Jobson died by suicide. - Police removed firearms from the property on 23 June 2023 after concerns were raised, and Robert was arrested on 8 July then released on conditional bail the next day. - The inquest heard earlier reports including an allegation of assault reported on 7 July and prior mental health concerns involving Robert. Summary: The coroner recorded unlawful killing for Rosemary and suicide for Robert, conclusions drawn from evidence presented at the inquest and described by family members as deeply affecting. Undetermined at this time.