Dismembered Housekeeper and Killer Die in Tragic Gunshot in Aurora

This week, the city of Aurora was struck with a horrifying and sickening act of violence.

Police discovered the body of a dismembered housekeeper, 62-year-old Elena Vonfeldt, in a condo in the city. The perpetrator, 30-year-old Dwayne Anthony Jones Jr., shot himself before police could intervene, according to authorities.

A booking photo for Dwayne Anthony Jones Jr. from a past arrest in Denver. Police named the 30-year-old as the suspect in an Aurora homicide-suicide that occurred on Oct. 19, 2023. (Denver Police Department)

But what is even more alarming is the fact that Jones had a record of previous arrests for peeping and voyeurism. How could someone with such a disturbed history be able to commit such a heinous crime?

According to police, Vonfeldt had been hired to do housework at Jones' condo. It is unclear what led to the brutal act of grizzly violence.

Neighbors were shocked and disturbed by the news, with one stating that he could often hear the people who lived upstairs but did not hear anything on the night of the murder. How could something so horrific happen without any signs or warning?

This is not an isolated incident in Aurora.

The expanded Denver metro area has seen an increase in crime in recent years, with this murder being just one example. In August of this year, a mass shooting occurred in downtown Denver, with the suspect being arrested in California. These are just a few of the many cases of violence that have plagued Colorado in recent years.

The local community and law enforcement are understandably shaken by this gruesome murder. Police tactical expert James Allbee described it as one of the most disturbing scenes he has ever seen. This is a reminder of the danger and violence that lurks in our own neighborhoods.

The first responder who entered the scene will be given the necessary support and resources to process the traumatic experience. This serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifices of our law enforcement officers and first responders who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.

We must demand stronger action and policies to keep our Colorado communities safe.