Investigators identify two people found deceased in St. Joseph home

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – The two people who were found deceased in a home in St. Joseph on Sunday have been identified, the St. Joseph Public Safety Department announced.

The two people have been identified as 78-year-old Benjamin Head and his ex-wife, 72-year-old Ruth Kruger.

The person who called to report the deaths, Kurt Kruger, is the brother of Ruth Kruger.

All three had been living in the home for a long period of time, according to reports.

Kurt Kruger was arraigned in the Berrien County Trial Court for failing to report the deceased bodies.

An autopsy is underway.

This investigation is ongoing.

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