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Suspect Identified in Double Shooting, Dies by Suicide

12/6/2025

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Keith Cordes, 37, is identified as the suspect in the Nov. 30 double shooting of Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and Vicki Cordes, 66, in Simi Valley.
The victims were shot multiple times in the garage, and police believe the same gun was used in the homicides and Cordes's suicide.
Cordes fled to Chino, set his car on fire, and fatally shot himself as investigators continue the probe into motive.

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Story summary

Keith Cordes, 37, is identified as the suspect in the Nov. 30 double shooting of Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and Vicki Cordes, 66, in Simi Valley.
The victims were shot multiple times in the garage, and police believe the same gun was used in the homicides and Cordes's suicide.
Cordes fled to Chino, set his car on fire, and fatally shot himself as investigators continue the probe into motive.