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Murder-Suicide in Mississippi; Cold Case Closed in North Dakota

2/1/2026

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Police ruled the deaths at a Hattiesburg, Mississippi home a murder-suicide.
The victims were Thomas O’Neil, Brianna Bruno, and a 3-year-old child, all killed by gunshot.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
In North Dakota, Mindy Morgenstern, a college student, was murdered in 2006.
Correctional officer Moe Gibbs was convicted after deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) linked him to Morgenstern’s murder and received a life sentence without parole.

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Story summary

Police ruled the deaths at a Hattiesburg, Mississippi home a murder-suicide.
The victims were Thomas O’Neil, Brianna Bruno, and a 3-year-old child, all killed by gunshot.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
In North Dakota, Mindy Morgenstern, a college student, was murdered in 2006.
Correctional officer Moe Gibbs was convicted after deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) linked him to Morgenstern’s murder and received a life sentence without parole.