Friday, February 17, 2012

Bodies Of Elderly Couple Found In Burning Vehicle


"SPRINGVILLE, CA — Investigators with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department have deemed the death of an elderly couple from the Springville area as a murder-suicide with a firearm.

"The couple, yet to be identified, was located dead inside a burning vehicle Thursday afternoon, on Yokohl Valley Drive near Balch Park Road, about 6 miles north of Springville.

"According to a news release issued late Friday afternoon, the male subject was identified as having used the firearm.

"The investigation also revealed the couple had health issues, the news release states.

"Autopsies to confirm what authorities are calling preliminary findings, will be conducted early next week.

"The couple’s identities are being withheld until verified and until family is notified.

"Deputies were initially dispatched Thursday for reports of an alarm call and traffic collision."


From recorderonline.com...

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