Out On Bail, Man Kills Wife, Self

"POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A man released from jail Tuesday after posting bail on domestic violence charges shot his wife to death early this morning before turning the gun on himself in what authorities are describing as a murder-suicide.

"The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred at 46 South Quaker Lane in Hyde Park.

"Dead are Anthony John Riccardulli Sr., 55, and Linda Riccardulli, 47.

"At approximately 4 a.m., the Dutchess County 911 Center received a cell phone call.

"According to the sheriff's office, a female could be heard crying in the background. Deputy Nicholas LaMonica was assigned the call.

"Danielle Riccardulli, 17, told LaMonica that her father had shot her mother.

"According to a news release, sheriff's office Emergency Services Unit Team members breached the house and just prior to engaging Riccardulli, he shot himself...

"Dutchess County Jail officials said Riccardulli was released Tuesday after posting $25,000 bail. He had been jailed since June 28."

From poughkeepsiejournal.com...