Joplin woman victim of murder-suicide near I-44

A woman from Joplin has been identified as the victim of a murder-suicide that happened Saturday in Greene County. Read the full press release below:

On June 5, 2021, at 12:14 pm, Greene County Deputies were called to the area of I-44 and State Highway PP for a well-being check involving a vehicle. Deputies arrived and found a vehicle on the on-ramp of State Highway PP, just south of I-44. The vehicle was occupied by a male and female, both deceased.

Greene County Detectives have identified the deceased and have made the appropriate notifications.

The investigation has concluded that Kalen Barclay, a 25 year old male from Ozark, MO and Gabriella Broglio, a 27 year old female from Joplin, MO were traveling in a vehicle in the area of I-44 and State Highway PP.

While the vehicle was stopped on the off ramp, Kalen shot Gabriella, killing her and then took his own life. Kalen and Gabriella had been in a relationship for several months.