Elderly Couple Found Dead In Virginia

"BLAIRS, VA - The death of an elderly Blairs couple has been ruled a murder-suicide, according to Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor.

"The couple was found dead in their home Thursday morning.

"Edward Elmore Rash, 85, and Olivia Jane Betterton Rash, 83, both died of gunshot wounds, Taylor said.

"Emergency crews and sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call Thursday morning and found the pair dead inside their home on Woodcreek Place. A firearm was also found at the scene.

"Taylor declined to release any further information and said `we don’t go into the specifics of the investigation itself,` but did confirm there would be follow-ups to the investigation."

Source: Danville News...