Death In A Small Town

"BIBLE GROVE, IL — Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the small town of Bible Grove, Ill., in Clay County.

"Coroner Gary W. Bright said authorities were called to a possible shooting at a residence in Bible Grove shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday. Clay County sheriff's deputies discovered the bodies of Thomas E. Holste, 58 and his wife, Mary A. Holste, 53. Both died of apparent gunshot wounds, the coroner said.

"`At this time, evidence indicates the manner of death to be a homicide-suicide,` Bright said.

"Officials with the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services joined the coroner and sheriff's police in the investigation. Autopsies are scheduled for today."

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