Maine State Police said Daniel Randall, who had been estranged from his family and didnt have a key to the house, broke in through the garage and shot his daughter before shooting himselfonce in the head. Police said he spray-painted messageson the walls of the five rooms in the house.
Daggett told the Portland Press Herald that he found Daniel Randalls body after he went to the house to check on Claire Randall. Anita Randall had asked Daggettto see whether Claire was all right because she wasnt answering her phone.
When he saw Daniel Randalls body on the front porch, he initially thought it was a dummy, part of a Halloween display, Daggett told the paper. He called police after realizing that it wasnt and then he called Anita Randall. At that point, Daggettdidnt know that Claire Randalls body was in the
mmunity of faith that has been on a remarkable and historic path in the last 12 years along with me. This is why my decision is so challenging at this time, but also is flavored with a hopeful and peaceful feeling, Daniel Randall wrote in a letter announcing his resignation to the congregation.