Deputies Find Bodies Of Ex-Lovers

"MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ — An Arizona woman who was apparently kidnapped from her Maricopa County home was found dead along with her captor today in a suspected murder-suicide.

"The bodies of Thomas Watson, 43, and his ex-girlfriend, Tara Shermerhorn, 31, were found in Watson's truck parked near Horse Thief Basin, a central Arizona recreation area, Goodyear police spokesman Ralph McLaughlin [said].

"`The families [have] been notified,` McLaughlin said. `We're 99 percent sure that it's them based on our descriptions and what not.`

"Watson and McLaughlin were residents of Goodyear, a city about 20 miles west of Phoenix. They broke up in December, but were still involved in some sort of business venture together, police said.

"Officers received a missing-person report for Watson at about 5 a.m. Thursday.

"`[He left] what we call a suicide note behind,` McLaughlin said.

"Authorities say Watson may have had a history of violence toward women.

"`Yes, there is a history of domestic violence that I am hearing from the deputy,` McLaughlin said. `I haven't confirmed anything yet, [but allegedly] in South Dakota with his ex-wife, who happens to also be named Tara.`

"More details are expected to be released once the coroner completes his investigation into the case police said.

"`Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both of the victims,` McLaughlin said."

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