Causes of death revealed for couple found in vehicle days before first wedding anniversary

HARVARD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) – The death of a Wisconsin couple found dead in a car last month in Illinois has been ruled a murder-suicide.

On Oct. 6, a Harvard police officer found Rachel Dumovich, 29, and Brandon Dumovich, 30, of Sharon, Wisconsin, dead inside a vehicle with its hazard lights on.

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An autopsy found the two died from gunshot wounds to their heads, according to the McHenry County Coroner’s Office. Police said a gun was found inside the vehicle.

On Nov. 13, authorities said their investigation indicated Brandon Dumovich fatally shot Rachel Dumovich before taking his own life.

According to their wedding website on The Knot, the couple got married on Oct. 12, 2024 and was just days from celebrating their first anniversary when they died.

According to their wedding website, the two were friends for 15 years before they began dating in 2022. They got engaged in the summer of 2023.