West Palm Beach, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Florida as former Battle Creek Police Lt. Ray Felix reportedly shot and killed his estranged wife, Jamie Felix, in front of their two children. The disturbing event occurred on March 29, 2024, leaving a community in shock.
Ray Felix, a 60-year-old retired lieutenant from the Battle Creek Police Department, approached his family in disguise with a firearm, forcing Jamie to send a concerning email to her coworkers. This action prompted Jamie’s coworkers to alert the authorities, fearing for her safety due to her ongoing divorce with Ray.
Reports from the Port St. Lucie Police Department revealed that Jamie and her two sons were confronted by Ray at a business in Port St. Lucie. Under duress, Ray made them all get into a rental car before confronting Jamie about their divorce. The investigation later unveiled that Ray had coerced Jamie to send the email to her coworkers during this distressing encounter.
Tragically, the situation escalated, leading to a murder-suicide. Jamie was found shot multiple times outside a motel in Belvedere, where the police discovered her two sons alongside her. Ray fled the scene in a rental car, but ultimately took his own life as law enforcement closed in on him.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Jamie’s teenage and preteen sons emerged physically unscathed from the incident. The case has left the community reeling from the devastating loss and grappling with the aftermath of the violent act committed by a former law enforcement officer.
As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, questions arise about the impact of domestic disputes on families and the profound consequences that can stem from unresolved conflicts. The chilling events serve as a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers present in situations involving domestic violence and the critical need for support and intervention in such cases to prevent further tragedies.