Suicide Of Suspect Closes Case On Murder

"PRINCESS ANNE, MD" — A 55-year-old Salisbury, Md., teacher whose body was found Sunday was murdered by her husband, who later committed suicide, Maryland State Police said today.

"The body of Alice E. Davis was found in a wooded area in Princess Anne. Her husband of 25 years, Jess Davis, was found dead in their home in Allen, Md., on Sept. 7.

"He had reported his wife missing on Sept. 4.

"In a joint statement with the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation, police said investigators determined Jess Davis was in the area of Princess Anne on Sept. 5 before he reported her missing. He later called a taxi and was picked up near where their car was later found.

"An autopsy determined Alice Davis died from blunt force trauma from a hard object such as a hammer, but the exact object used to kill her could not be determined."

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