Police Believe Killer Called 911

"NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI — Police said a North Providence man shot and killed his wife, and then killed himself early Wednesday morning.

"`Initially, it appears it is a possible murder-suicide,` said Maj. Paul Martellini of the North Providence police.

"Family members [said] that 21-year-old Mindy Tardiff was planning to leave her husband, 26-year-old Phandy Seth.

"Police said they received a call at about 3:15 a.m. from a man who said two people had been shot and needed help. Police said they believe Seth made the call just before killing himself.

"`The original call we received was from a male individual. It appeared that he requested police and fire personnel, because two bodies were on scene,` Martellini said.

"Martellini said finding out exactly what led to the shootings will be difficult. Officers talked with family members Wednesday, looking for any clues into the case.

Seth and Tardiff had been married for about two years. Police said there are no records of calls to the apartment or other contact with the couple in the past.

"Family members said Tardiff talked with her sister Tuesday night and told her she was ready to leave the marriage.

"Funeral arrangements were incomplete."

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