No Note Was Found

"Dothan, TX - The deaths of a local businessman and his wife inside of their home on Tuesday have been ruled a murder/suicide by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.

"The official cause of death for John and Carolyn Coskrey was announced during a press conference at the sheriff’s department at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

"The couple were found dead inside their home on U.S. 231 South of Dothan early Tuesday afternoon. Both had suffered from gunshot wounds.

Sheriff Andy Hughes said a handgun and shotgun were seized from the home.

"`We believe those weapons were used,` Hughes said. `Carolyn Coskrey was shot by John Coskrey, then he turned the gun upon himself.`

"An emergency call was made by a relative at 1:09 p.m., indicating two people had possibly been shot. Deputies were on scene by 1:22 p.m. There was no sign of forced entry to the house and no outside foul play is believed to be involved. No note was found."

Source: Dothan Eagle...