Michigan man kills ex-wife and himself after 200-mile manhunt

Norman Lohr Jr., 50, of Michigan, allegedly traveled to upstate New York to kill his ex-wife, Melissa Pelc-Lohr, before committing suicide, according to the New York State Police.

On October 27, Lohr tracked Pelc-Lohr to her home in Brushton, NY, where he shot her multiple times in the head. Following the murder, Lohr led state troopers on a high-speed chase spanning more than 200 miles. The pursuit ended in Lyons, NY, after a spike strip disabled his vehicle, at which point Lohr fatally shot himself.

Pelc-Lohr’s daughter, Allison Pelc, stated that Lohr had allegedly violated multiple orders of protection without repercussions. A court hearing regarding these violations was scheduled to take place in Michigan on October 28.