According to WLWT, Jason Madden, 32, arrived up and killed his estranged wife hours after learning that he could no longer work at the same place as her. When he was approached by police, Madden instantly fled the site where he had just shot and killed his wife Rachel Madden, 33, and turned the pistol on himself, according to authorities.
"It's my understanding that they were going through a divorce and that there have been some information that just came to light today, which may have been the reason for him doing what he did," said Kenneth Dick, investigator for Adams County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Despite the fact that the pair worked at Southern Ohio Lumber Company, Rachel allegedly filed a protective order against Jason on August 16 according to a person who spoke to the channel. Want to stay up to date on crime news? For information on interesting unsolved cases, ongoing trial coverage, and breaking crime news, subscribe to PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter.
That station received confirmation from Rachel's twin sister that she was preparing to leave her spouse of 13 years. "She decided that she was going to get away from her husband. She didn't feel safe and we made arrangements for her to come up here," Whitney Bradshaw said.
Making preparations for her sister's funeral takes priority over assisting her sister in creating a new life. "She was a hard worker. She provided mostly for their family," Bradshaw said. "She always had a heart for people and helping people and loving people."
To support the family with costs and with Rachel's 12-year-old son, a GoFundMe campaign was set up. "Rachel was an incredible mother to Eric who lost both of his parents in the most horrific way imaginable," the GoFundMe description reads. "I am asking first and foremost that you pray for comfort, strength and wisdom for my family."
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