Richard Jobes Obituary, Death – 62-Year-Old Harrington Man Identified in Murder-Suicide

The family, friends, and community of Richard Jobes, 62, of Harrington, Delaware, are mourning his tragic death following a murder-suicide near Harrington.

Delaware State Police identified Jobes as the victim in the incident, while Richard Jobes II, 36, was identified as the suspect. Police said the younger Jobes, who was also involved in the incident, died by suicide.

Richard Jobes Remembered

Richard Jobes was a 62-year-old resident of Harrington whose death has left those who knew him facing a devastating loss.

News of the incident has brought grief to the local community as relatives, friends, and others come to terms with his sudden passing.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, and further details have not been released by authorities.

Harrington Murder-Suicide Investigation

Delaware State Police said the incident occurred near Harrington in the early morning hours of August 26, 2026.

Troopers responded at approximately 3:00 a.m. to the 200 block of Whiteleysburg Road after receiving a report of two unresponsive people in a ditch. Officers found 62-year-old Richard Jobes suffering from a gunshot wound and 36-year-old Richard Jobes II with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Richard Jobes II Identified as Suspect

Police identified Richard Jobes II, 36, as the suspect in the murder-suicide and said he committed suicide during the incident. The latest police statement did not provide additional details about the relationship between the two men or what led to the tragedy.

Authorities are continuing to seek information that could help establish the full circumstances of what happened.

Investigation Continues

Anyone with information concerning the incident is being asked to contact Delaware State Police Detective A. Bluto at 302-741-2859. Information can also be provided through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The investigation remains active, and additional information may be released as detectives continue their work.

Remembering Richard Jobes

For Richard Jobes’ family and friends, however, the investigation cannot diminish the pain of losing someone they loved.

His memory will remain with the people who knew him, while those closest to him begin the difficult process of grieving and coming to terms with his unexpected death.

Richard Jobes will be remembered by his family, friends, and the Harrington community as they mourn this tragic loss.

May Richard Jobes rest in peace, and may his loved ones find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.