On March 6, 2022, 65-year-old Randal Waine Ince was found dead in his home in Tulare, California. The discovery was made by Tulare County Sheriff's Deputies who were conducting a welfare check at his residence on Road 130. Upon arrival, deputies found Ince deceased inside the home. The initial investigation revealed that he had been shot, leading authorities to treat the case as a homicide.
The primary suspect in the case was identified as 52-year-old Pennie Marie Ince, also known as
Pennie Marie Henson. She was believed to be Randal Waine Ince's wife. Following the incident, Pennie Ince fled the scene, prompting a manhunt by local law enforcement. Her vehicle was later found abandoned at a bar in Fresno, California. Surveillance footage showed her leaving the bar through the back door just as officers arrived, indicating her attempt to evade capture.
The search for Pennie Ince continued for several days. She was eventually located and arrested at a Motel 6 in Fresno. The arrest brought some relief to the community and to Randal Ince's family, who had been seeking justice for his untimely death. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear, and further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident were not disclosed by authorities.
The case against Pennie Ince proceeded through the legal system, with charges of murder being filed against her. The investigation into Randal Waine Ince's death highlighted the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking down suspects and ensuring justice is served. The community of Tulare was left grappling with the tragic loss and the subsequent legal proceedings that followed.
