Neighbors Find Deceased Couple

"SCIO, OR — Linn County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the death of two people at a residence at 42110 Mount Pleasant Drive, Scio.

"According to Sheriff Tim Mueller, on Monday, family members of Charles John Posvar, 76, and his wife, Mary Patricia Posvar, 71, had not been able to reach them and had asked neighbors to check on them.

"The neighbors went to the Posvar residence Monday morning and found the couple deceased inside their home. The neighbors called 911 at 10:35 a.m.

"Deputies and detectives responded to the home, where their investigation revealed an apparent murder-suicide. It appears that sometime between Friday and Sunday, Charles Posvar shot his wife and then shot himself.

"The Albany Police Department assisted with the investigation."

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