Couple identified in double homicide in El Paso County

A couple in their 70s was identified as the two people found dead in a house in Hanover this past weekend.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that 72-year-old Larry Nelson and 70-year-old Pamela Nelson were killed inside a house in the 13500 block of Hobby Horse Lane. ( MAP )

The case is being investigated as a double homicide, the sheriff’s office said. No other information was given, including the cause of their deaths.

No information was given on a suspect, and the sheriff’s office urged residents in the area to be vigilant and to call police for anything suspicious.

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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide in Hanover near South Peyton Highway.

Officers were dispatched to a home on Hobby Horse Lane early Saturday morning for a welfare checkup and upon arrival found two people dead.

The identity of the individuals has not been released, neighbors told KRDO it was a couple in their 70’s.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Authorities are urging the community to be vigilant, and say if you see anything out of the ordinary or have any information you feel might be pertinent to this investigation, to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 719-520-6666.

KRDO will work to bring you the latest updates.