A distressing event at the White Lodge Shooting School in Thornton Curtis, North Lincolnshire has left the community deeply affected, following an inquest revealing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Rosemary and Robert Jobson. Rosemary, aged 69, was fired at twice by her husband, Robert, aged 84, who then took his own life on 14th July 2023. The couple, prominent figures in the local hunting circle, managed the shooting school as a team.
The inquest, conducted at Cleethorpes Town Hall, unraveled the succession of incidents leading to this tragic outcome. The details showed that Robert had been taken into custody on 8th July after assaulting Rosemary, who later expressed concern over the guns in their house whilst seeking a divorce. Despite her apprehensions, Robert was released on conditional bail with instructions not to make contact with his wife.
The loss of the Jobsons has left the community struggling to come to terms with their absence. The couple were described as much-loved leading figures. The verdict of the coroner, Jayne Wilkes, was that Rosemary’s death was an unlawful killing while Robert’s death was suicide, casting light on the calculated nature of the offence. Relatives of the couple, including Rosemary’s daughter Paula O’Donnell, provided poignant testimonies, underscoring the deep impact of their loss.
This incident marks an alarming reminder of the intricate tragedies that can unfold within settings that seem otherwise safe, causing the local community to grieve and reflect on these sombre events.
This article is a revised version of original reporting by www.bbc.com as featured in The Lincoln Post.
