Deputies found Christopher and Anissa Osbourne during a welfare check at Ocean Pond Campground.
OLUSTEE, Fla. — A married couple working as campground hosts in north Florida were found dead Sunday inside their RV after deputies went to Ocean Pond Campground for a welfare check, Baker County authorities said.
The deaths of Christopher Osbourne, 51, and Anissa Osbourne, 56, are being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide, officials said. The case drew wider attention because the couple shared parts of their RV life online and had been living at a public campground in the Osceola National Forest, where hosts help visitors and support daily operations.
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded Sunday morning to Ocean Pond Camp Ground in Olustee after several unsuccessful attempts over the weekend to reach a camp host at the site. When deputies arrived, they entered the RV and found the husband and wife dead. Officials said both appeared to have gunshot wounds. The sheriff’s office did not immediately release who requested the welfare check, the exact time deputies entered the RV or when investigators believe the shooting happened. Early indications pointed to a murder-suicide, but officials said the investigation remained open.
Local reports said investigators believe Christopher Osbourne shot Anissa Osbourne before killing himself. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office identified the couple Sunday and said detectives were working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime Scene Unit and the Medical Examiner’s Office. No other person had been publicly named as a suspect. Officials also had not said whether a note was found, whether a firearm was recovered at the scene or whether deputies had been called to the couple’s campsite before the welfare check. The Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to make the formal findings on cause and manner of death.
The Osbournes had been serving as camp hosts at Ocean Pond Campground, a lakeside recreation area in the Osceola National Forest west of Jacksonville and east of Lake City. Camp hosts often live on site and help with visitor questions, routine campground needs and contact with managers or law enforcement when problems arise. Ocean Pond sits on the north shore of a large lake used by boaters, swimmers and anglers. The U.S. Forest Service describes the lake as two miles wide with a shallow, sandy beach and says the campground draws more than 100,000 visitors each year.
The couple’s online presence made the deaths more jarring for relatives. Anissa Osbourne had documented the RV lifestyle on social media, including photos tied to travel, campground work and a quieter way of living. Family members said she had worked as a nurse before moving into campground life with her husband. Her cousin Laura Lorenzo Curry described her as “very, very happy” and called her a free spirit with a lively sense of humor. Curry said relatives had seen a side of the couple that looked warm and settled, making the violence hard for the family to understand.
Relatives also pointed to Christopher Osbourne’s public posts about his wife. In one post described in reports, he wrote, “My wife, my angel. I can’t live without you.” Sharon Alvarez, identified as Christopher Osbourne’s aunt, said he often wrote about how much he loved Anissa. Alvarez said the suspected killing “makes no sense” to the family. Investigators have not released a motive. They also have not said whether they found evidence of an argument, a recent threat or any written message that would explain what led to the deaths.
Ocean Pond Campground remained tied to normal public use while investigators worked through the case. The recreation area includes RV and tent camping, lake access, a boat ramp, fishing areas and access near the Florida National Scenic Trail. Olustee, a small community in Baker County, is also known for the nearby Civil War battlefield site. The campground’s quiet setting and the couple’s role as hosts added to the public shock because hosts are often among the most visible people at a campsite, helping create order for visitors passing through the forest.
The case is now moving through investigative and medical review. Baker County detectives are responsible for the death investigation, while FDLE’s crime scene personnel assist with evidence collection and documentation. The Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to complete autopsy findings and determine the official manner of death for each person. Because the person suspected in the shooting also died, no arrest was expected unless investigators find evidence that changes the direction of the case. Officials had not announced a date for a final report or public briefing.
Family members described grief, confusion and anger as they waited for more answers. They said the public image of the Osbournes, smiling in outdoor photos and sharing affectionate posts, did not match what investigators believe happened inside the RV. The sheriff’s office has released few details beyond the welfare check, the discovery of the bodies and the early murder-suicide finding. For relatives, the unanswered questions include the timeline, the motive and whether there were warning signs that did not appear in the couple’s public life.
The investigation remained active Wednesday, with the couple identified and no surviving suspect named. The next major step is the completion of medical examiner findings and any final report from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
Author note: Last updated May 6, 2026.