Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Liberty Station chapel for a memorial service honoring Amy Voight, 52, David Voight, 56, and their 13-year-old daughter, Mya, following an apparent double murder-suicide at their Lake Murray home. San Diego police investigators suspect David Voight, a retired Navy bomb disposal expert, fatally shot his wife and daughter on September 16 before turning the gun on himself, following reports of loud bangs heard by a neighbor that morning.
Memorial Service Honors Lake Murray Family
The memorial service featured shared stories, tears, and occasional laughter, with attendees incorporating touches of teal, described by family as Mya’s favorite color. Amy Voight’s older sister described her as a “force of nature” who loved the ocean alongside her family, while friends remembered Mya as a sweet, kind, and bright soul. David Voight was recognized for his military service, which included earning a bronze star during a 2009 deployment alongside a SEAL team in Afghanistan.
Family Sought Veterans Affairs Mental Health Support Prior to Tragedy
Relatives stated that Amy Voight took her husband to a Veterans Affairs facility on September 15, the day before the shooting, seeking mental health treatment for him. According to family members, he was not able to be seen. A Veterans Affairs spokesperson disputed these claims as inaccurate, though the agency declined to provide further details, citing confidentiality rules governing patient privacy.
Investigation and Community Impact
Law enforcement responded to the family’s Lake Murray residence on September 16 after neighbors reported hearing loud noises. Investigators confirmed that all three family members sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Mya Voight was an eighth-grade student at Pershing Middle School, while Amy Voight worked as a digital forensic examiner with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
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