Death In Separate Bedrooms

"OCEANSIDE, CA — On July 4, 2011 at 5:01 p.m. Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of North River Road to check on the welfare of a man and woman who live at that address.

"Police found the bodies of a 53-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman in separate bedrooms.

"Based on preliminary findings, it appears as though this is a murder-suicide.

"Neighbors called police to check on the welfare of the couple who hadn't been seen for approximately a week.

"Police subsequently forced entry into the residence and found the bodies of the couple.

"Police found a note that was dated June 24th from the husband indicating he had killed his wife and then himself.

"The state of decomposition of the bodies was consistent with the date on the note.

"The weapon located on scene was a handgun according to Oceanside police Lt. Leonard Mata.

"The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

"The couple lived alone.

"No motive was disclosed."

From SanDiego6.com...