 Ruth lay dying with several shots in her chest, and reportedly said "My baby is dead" before dying.According to Wanderer's account, the man had been tailing them and followed them into the vestibule of their apartment, presumably to rob them, and Wanderer drew his military service pistol—a Colt M1911—and exchanged fire with the intruder.Wanderer killed the assailant, but his wife was killed by the shooter, who was not immediately identified.