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.