Phelps County Sheriff investigating apparent murder-suicide
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PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
A couple is dead after an apparent murder suicide, according to the Phelps County Sheriff.
According to a Facebook post from the department, deputies were sent to the 11000 block of County Road 3160 around 7:30 Saturday Morning after a family friend found the 66-year-old woman dead in her home.
After investigating, it is believed 73-year-old husband killed her before taking his own life.
Sheriff Michael Kirn said in a statement, At this time, there is no evidence to suggest otherwise. There is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing, with autopsies expected next week.”