According to
the Courant, John called Cindy's brother on Friday, asking that he come over and pick up the dogs.
The paper's report says the brother found both bodies at about 6 p.m.
A revolver was recovered from the scene.
The couple lived in nearby Suffield, reports Patch.com.
Police continue to investigate what led to the murder-suicide.
Cindy owned and operated Cindy's Soap Cottage, a small shop specializing in artisanal soaps, CBD topicals and tinctures, bath bombs and candles.
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in Connecticut, Cindy turned to making high-quality masks and hand sanitizer, Patch.com reports.