A chilling confession on Facebook revealed the tragic events that unfolded at a home in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 18. George Lesniak, 63, shot and killed his wife, Cathleen Lesniak, 59, before taking his own life.
Moments before the tragedy was reported to authorities, George posted an alarming message to the “ADAS Support” Facebook group, where he served as the sole administrator. “My wife admitted to cheating on me and I killed her. I’m about to commit suicide. Discover this group yourselves,” he wrote. The post, which was later deleted, was reported by ABC11.
The police responded They arrived at the scene shortly after 6 pm and found George and Cathleen deceased from gunshot wounds. “In addition, officers located George Lesniak, a 63-year-old man, who appeared to have suffered a fatal self-inflicted injury,” the Fuquay-Varina Police Department stated in a news release.
“This incident is deeply tragic and we urge the community to keep the family in mind during this difficult time.” police added. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact the department at 919-552-3191 or by email (email protected).
Cathleen Lesniak worked as a technical production manager at Advance Auto Parts, as noted on her now-private Facebook page. Her husband, an Illinois native, graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute and previously served as vice president of training at Autel Automotive Intelligence. According to his LinkedIn profile, George had worked remotely for the Long Island-based company for five and a half years before leaving in September 2024, according to the news and the observer.
The ADAS support group George managed focused on advanced driver assistance system calibration, a process that ensures the vehicle’s sensors and cameras are working properly. Autel Automotive Intelligence expressed its sadness over the tragedy in a brief post on Facebook.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred at the Lesniak residence on January 18. We at Autel express our deepest condolences to Lesniak’s family and friends,” the company wrote.
This devastating murder-suicide highlights the far-reaching consequences of domestic violence, leaving a community grappling with shock and loss. The tragic sequence of events serves as a grim reminder of the importance of addressing mental health and relationship crises before they escalate.