• Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Law Officer
Law Officer
No Result
View All Result

Retired NYPD officer dies in apparent murder-suicide while ‘living my best life’

Petlyn Job

Petlyn Job was a retired NYPD officer and single mother of three. (Petlyn Job/Facebook)

February 5, 2023
Law OfficerbyLaw Officer
Share and speak up for justice, law & order...

NEW YORK – A retired NYPD officer Petlyn Job was discovered dead in what is being referred to as an apparent murder-suicide while her social media showed her “living my best life.”

Job, 49, reportedly shot and killed her boyfriend, identified as Alex Delone, 52, before turning the gun on herself at her New York residence on Friday, sources revealed to the New York Post.

Delone suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, while Job sustained a fatal gunshot wound beneath her jaw, police said.

Job, a single mother of three, retired from NYPD in September 2021. In retirement, she posted numerous photos to social media of time spent traveling and with family. Her youngest child, a daughter, is just 12, according to the news outlet.

One social media post from August, showed her in uniform during a 2018 concert with singer Allison Hinds.

“THESE WERE THE GOOD OLE’ DAYS…I SURE MISS THESE OPPORTUNITIES & RUNNING INTO CELEBRATIES [sic] EVERY NOW & THEN WHEN I WAS WORKING BUT…I’M SURE ENJOYING MY RETIREMENT & LIVING MY BEST LIFE A LOT BETTER!!!,” Job wrote.

According to her social media posts, she celebrated her 49th birthday with a trip to Morocco and also enjoyed an Alicia Keys concert.

“AUGUST IS MY BIRTHDAY MONTH & I’M JUST HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE,” she wrote in one post.

Petlyn JobThe 49-year-old woman said she was “living my best life” in retirement. (Petlyn Job/Facebook)

Another shared photo showed her dining with Delone in April, saying, “out to dinner with my love.”

Delone’s nephew, Josue Delone, 19, said the family was in shock by the tragedy. He referred to his uncle as a “gentle man.”

According to Josue Delone, his uncle also had a 21-year-old daughter, The Post reported.

“If he had a problem or trouble anytime, he’d come through with a solution. He’d have a way to resolve it peacefully,” the nephew said. “I know for a fact that my uncle would never do something like that. He wouldn’t have started anything. I never heard him raise his voice at anybody.”

Petlyn Job and Alex DelonePetlyn Job and her boyfriend were both found dead in the retired officer’s Flatbush home. (Petlyn Job/Facebook)

Alex Delone was an immigrant from Haiti who was in the business of selling used cars.

“He was a beautiful human soul,” said Delone’s father, Rodrigue Delone.

Family members were unaware of any problems between the couple. Their deaths were discovered after a friend of Job’s was unable to get in touch with her when they were suppose to meet.

After being unable to reach her by phone, the friend went to the Flatbush home and discovered the tragic scene.

“She saw the bodies in the bedroom,” said Jr. Giddings, the uncle of Job’s youngest daughter.

Job’s daughter was “just numb right now,” he noted, and her father, Orville Job was simply too broken up to speak, The Post reported.

“My cousin was a wonderful person, a dedicated police officer,” Aisha McKain said. “She lived and loved life. She was full of life. Everything about her was about love and life.”


If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention hotline is 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org. For law enforcement personnel there is specialized help available at COPLINE, 1-800-267-5463. 


Share and speak up for justice, law & order...
Tags: Alex DeloneFlatbushnypdPetlyn Jobpolice suicide
Law Officer

Law Officer

Law Officer is the only major law enforcement publication and website owned and operated by law enforcement—for law enforcement and supporters of justice, law, and order. This unique facet makes Law Officer much more than just a publishing company, but a true advocate for the law enforcement profession.

Related Posts

Ian Mitchell

‘Suave New York City conman’ dangles out window of high-rise as FBI serves search warrant

March 22, 2023
NYPD female officers

NYPD female officers ‘offended’ and ‘insulted’ by lowering physical fitness standards

March 18, 2023
betraying public safety

Betraying Public Safety with Kid-Gloves Hiring Policies

March 10, 2023
Pixabay

After requiring masks, NYC wants them removed because of crime wave

March 6, 2023
NYPD officer

NYPD officer involved in fatal shooting months ago, dies by suicide in his home

March 2, 2023
Olivia Zick

Cincinnati police officer found dead at state park

February 13, 2023
Load More

Latest Articles

Barricaded suspect

The Barricaded Suspect

March 30, 2023
Jason Liaban

New Jersey police sergeant dies by suicide

March 30, 2023
Jake Robert Harris

Oklahoma man shot and killed girlfriend, stayed home with decomposing body for nearly a week

March 30, 2023
QAnon Shaman

QAnon Shaman released early from federal prison

March 30, 2023
Black Hawk helicopters

9 military service members dead after two Black Hawk helicopters crash near Fort Campbell

March 30, 2023
7 CHP officers

Los Angeles DA George Gascon charges 7 CHP officers, nurse in 2020 custodial death of DUI suspect

March 30, 2023
Load More

Weekly E-Newsletter

Subscribe—and get the latest news and editorials direct from Law Officer each week!

[newsletter_form type="minimal"]

JOIN THE FIGHT

BE COURAGEOUS

FIND MORE…

Law Officer

© 2021 LawOfficer.com

LawOfficer.com

  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Speak up for justice, law & order

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact

© 2021 LawOfficer.com