PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A newly released 911 call by the Port St. Lucie Police Department has unveiled the horrifying circumstances surrounding a family’s discovery of a tragic murder-suicide.

As CBS12 News previously reported, on May 11, police responded to a Port St. Lucie home after a 6-year-old child returned home from school to find their parents dead in the kitchen, leaving the child and their two younger siblings, aged 1 and 2, in a state of shock.

The chilling 911 call made by an 18-year-old family member reveals the panic that unfolded as the scene was described. In the call, the 18-year-old told the operator, “There are two people dead. We need people here.”

As the conversation continued, the caller explained that the family had come to assist a cousin moving out of the home.

The adult who made the call said that the 6-year-old child, who had just returned from school, told the family member, “My dad is lying on the floor with blood.”

The family member then told the 911 operator that her cousin ran inside the home to see.

“It looks like they shot each other, but I don’t know,” the caller relayed to the 911 operator, indicating the gravity of the incident. The caller also stated, “I see both of them lying with blood. I see a pistol in one of the blood piles.”

Investigators later confirmed that 31-year-old Jimsley Estime and 30-year-old Ketsy Alexis were found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, believed to be a result of a murder-suicide.

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Authorities revealed that Estime and Alexis had been married for around seven years and were in the midst of a divorce. Disturbingly, records show that there had been prior domestic issues, including allegations of threats that led to an arrest warrant issued earlier in the year.

However, Ketsy Alexis had later filed a non-prosecution affidavit, asking that the charges be dropped, showcasing the difficult dynamics often present in domestic violence situations.

Law enforcement and support organizations urge anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats to seek assistance. Resources include local law enforcement agencies and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Local organizations such as AVDA Palm Beach (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) also offer a wide range of services to help victims safely leave abusive environments and begin rebuilding their lives. If someone is in immediate danger, they should call 911. But if it’s safe to reach out directly, AVDA is available at all hours.

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 561-265-2900The hotline is also text-enabled, allowing victims who cannot safely speak on the phone to communicate with trained advocates.Emergency Shelters:AVDA provides safe shelter locations throughout Palm Beach County.Legal Services:The organization offers legal support to help survivors navigate restraining orders, custody matters, and other critical processes.

Help is also available to all Floridians 24 hours a day through the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 18005001119.

Mental health experts also stress that individuals experiencing overwhelming stress, relationship crises or suicidal thoughts should reach out for help. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 by calling or texting 988.