Published: November 4th, 2026.
NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN - Authorities have identified a married couple found dead inside a North St. Paul residence over the weekend, with police believing the incident was isolated and involving only the couple.
According to the North St. Paul Police Department, officers responded to a residence in the 2700 block of 2nd Street North on November 1, where they discovered two deceased adults.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner identified the individuals as 41-year-old Gregory Darnell Thigpen and 37-year-old Lisa Louise Thigpen.
Police said Gregory was found with an apparent gunshot wound, while Lisa was found with apparent stab wounds.
Based on the preliminary investigation, authorities believe the incident was isolated and involved the married couple. Investigators are not seeking any additional suspects.
The couple's 14-month-old granddaughter was also inside the residence at the time but was unharmed. As a precaution, the child was transported to a local hospital for evaluation before being released to family members.
Autopsies have been conducted on both individuals, although official results remain pending. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The North St. Paul Police Department extended its condolences to the family and others affected by the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police said no additional updates are anticipated.