Two dead bodies were found inside an Orange County home that belongs to racer Robby Gordon. Gordon’s parents lived inside the home, per neighbors who spoke with . However, authorities have not identified the two bodies they found inside the home at this time. [ The coroner’s office confirmed this morning that they were Gordon’s father and stepmother. .]
The bodies were found after a family friend called for a welfare check on the home, reports CBS 2. Once inside, authorities found two dead bodies belonging to a 68-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman.
An unidentified weapon was also discovered, per . The cause of death has not been determined, however, police told CBS 2 that they believe it was a murder-suicide.
Property records obtained by CBS 2 showed that the home belonged to off-road racer, Stadium Super Trucks series founder, and former NASCAR driver Robby Gordon.
[H/T Gino]
[: While initial reports said that this was the home of Gordon’s parents, the woman found is Gordon’s stepmother. This has been clarified above.]