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Houma Police have released the names of two people killed last week in an apparent murder-suicide. Thirty-three-year-old Beau Blanchard shot and killed Haven Olivier, 27, inside her home Thursday in the 100 block of Mahler Street, authorities said. Blanchard then turned the gun on himself and took his own life, Lt. Travis Theriot said. Police did not release a motive but said the incident is being investigated. “At this point in time, we have no reason to believe any other persons are involved,” Theriot said. “There is no threat to public safety.” Police Chief Dana Coleman said he was saddened by the incident and called for an end to violence. ....