A Quiet Town, A Shattering Loss: David & Sontaya May
Woodinville, WA is reeling from a heartbreaking tragedy that has left an entire community in shock. Authorities have confirmed that David L. May, 62, and his wife, Sontaya May, 52, were found deceased inside their home on Wednesday. What began as a normal day for neighbors quickly turned into a devastating scene as law enforcement arrived and uncovered what is now being investigated as a murder-suicide. A loving couple to those who knew them, this sudden and violent end has left friends, neighbors, and family struggling to understand how something so unimaginable could happen so close to home.
Tragedy Behind Closed Doors
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery was made after a welfare check was requested at the couple’s residence. The responding deputies found both David and Sontaya dead, their lives taken in what investigators believe to be a murder-suicide. The news has left neighbors in disbelief, many recalling seeing the couple together, never suspecting the pain or turmoil that might have been hidden behind their front door. Authorities continue to piece together what led to this tragic moment, while reminding the public of the silent battles some may face. It is a chilling reminder that sometimes, even those closest to us may be suffering in ways we cannot see.
Grieving, Remembering, and Seeking Healing
The loss of David and Sontaya May is more than a headline; it is a human tragedy that has sent ripples of grief through friends, family, and the Woodinville community at large. As investigators continue their work, loved ones are left with only memories — of laughter shared, milestones celebrated, and the lives once intertwined with theirs. This heartbreaking incident calls us to lean on one another, to speak openly about mental health, relationship struggles, and the importance of seeking help when hope feels out of reach.
Today, two lives are gone, but their story serves as a painful yet urgent reminder: life is fragile, and compassion, awareness, and connection matter deeply. Let us remember David and Sontaya with empathy, not judgment, holding space for their family and friends in this time of unimaginable sorrow. Our hearts are with everyone touched by this tragedy. May healing come, even if slowly, in the days ahead
