Topline: The man reportedly posted that his wife was cheating on him, so he killed her.
Published: January 24, 2025 9:00 am ET
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Photo courtesy The NC Beat.
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC — Shocking details are being revealed regarding a murder-suicide in North Carolina by way of Facebook.
Fuquay-Varina Police responded to 817 Highwater Place regarding a report of someone shot on Saturday evening, January 18, 2025.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Cathleen Lesniak, 59, who had suffered undisclosed fatal injuries.
Additionally, officers located George Lesniak, 63, who appeared to have sustained a “self-inflicted fatal injury.”
The NC Beat reported that George posted a message in a Facebook group titled “ADAS Support,” claiming his wife had admitted to cheating on him. The post was later deleted, and read: “My wife admitted to cheating on me so I killed her. I’m about to kill myself. Figure this group out for your selves.”
The post was public around 6:00 p.m. At 6:03 p.m., police were dispatched to the residence for the shooting.
The Facebook group involved technicians who performed calibrations for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Lesniak was an administrator for the group.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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FUQUAY-VARINA, NC — Shocking details are being revealed regarding a murder-suicide in North Carolina by way of Facebook.
Fuquay-Varina Police responded to 817 Highwater Place regarding a report of someone shot on Saturday evening, January 18, 2025.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Cathleen Lesniak, 59, who had suffered undisclosed fatal injuries.
Additionally, officers located George Lesniak, 63, who appeared to have sustained a “self-inflicted fatal injury.”
The NC Beat reported that George posted a message in a Facebook group titled “ADAS Support,” claiming his wife had admitted to cheating on him. The post was later deleted, and read: “My wife admitted to cheating on me so I killed her. I’m about to kill myself. Figure this group out for your selves.”
The post was public around 6:00 p.m. At 6:03 p.m., police were dispatched to the residence for the shooting.
The Facebook group involved technicians who performed calibrations for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Lesniak was an administrator for the group.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Man Admits on Facebook to Killing His Wife During Apparent Murder-Suicide
The man reportedly posted that his wife was cheating on him, so he killed her.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 24, 2025 9:00 am ET
Photo courtesy The NC Beat.
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC — Shocking details are being revealed regarding a murder-suicide in North Carolina by way of Facebook.
Fuquay-Varina Police responded to 817 Highwater Place regarding a report of someone shot on Saturday evening, January 18, 2025.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Cathleen Lesniak, 59, who had suffered undisclosed fatal injuries.
Additionally, officers located George Lesniak, 63, who appeared to have sustained a “self-inflicted fatal injury.”
The NC Beat reported that George posted a message in a Facebook group titled “ADAS Support,” claiming his wife had admitted to cheating on him. The post was later deleted, and read: “My wife admitted to cheating on me so I killed her. I’m about to kill myself. Figure this group out for your selves.”
The post was public around 6:00 p.m. At 6:03 p.m., police were dispatched to the residence for the shooting.
The Facebook group involved technicians who performed calibrations for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Lesniak was an administrator for the group.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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