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Funeral set for Indy sisters killed in suspected double murder-suicide the day after Thanksgiving

Posted at 3:06 PM, Nov 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-27 21:07:20-05

INDIANAPOLIS – Funeral and visitation information has been set for two sisters who were killed at a home on Indianapolis' southeast side the day after Thanksgiving. 

Police say Meredith Opel, 20, and Mallory Jackson, 27, were likely the victims of a double murder-suicide. Police in Jonesboro, Arkansas say Darrell Jackson was found dead inside a vehicle on Friday. His death is being investigated in connection with the Indianapolis murders. 

The sisters, who both graduated from Roncalli High School, were found dead in a home in the 4500 block of Stone Mill Drive around 5:30 p.m. Friday. 

READ | Sisters killed in suspected double murder-suicide were Roncalli alumnae

Friends say Opel was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday from the University of Southern Indiana where she attends college. 

Jackson is survived by a young daughter, according to her obituary. 

A celebration of life will be held for both sisters on Friday, December 1 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Roncalli High School. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2 in the gymnasium at Roncalli High School. Both Opel and Jackson will be buried at Calvary Cemetery.

OBITUARIES | Mallory Opel | Meredith Opel

In lieu of flowers, the Opel family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Camilla Rose Jackson Educational Trust c/o the Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home or Roncalli High School. 

If you have any information on this case, call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS. 

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