2 dead in apparent Pike County murder-suicide

A deteriorating relationship has ended in tragedy as two people in Pike County are dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

Pike County deputies on Thursday night responded to a call of shots fired at 1022 Pearl River Avenue Extension and found the bodies of resident Dazzie Peters, 54, and Mike Seay, 65, both of McComb.

Authorities said the two had been dating but Peters wanted to end the relationship. In the past week, Seay had been arrested twice for harassment and causing a disturbance, which led to Peters placing a no-contact order against him. After a run-in with Seay at a convenience store Thursday, Peters returned home.

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The door to the residence had been kicked in, and authorities said it was unlikely Peters was aware Seay was inside. Neighbors reported hearing at least three shots. Seay’s wound appeared self-inflicted, authorities said.