Detectives Find Bodies, Gun, Note

"ORMOND BEACH, FL — Investigators are trying to determine whether marital or medical problems led to an apparent murder-suicide near Ormond Beach.

"A couple was found dead inside their home on 141 East Woodhaven Circle late Tuesday just before midnight, according to Volusia County authorities.

"They also found a gun and a note inside the home on Woodhaven Circle.

"Based on evidence at the scene, investigators said they believe that James Ryals, 73, killed his wife, Joyce Ryals, 74, and then killed himself.

"Deputies said when they arrived for a well-being check they found the couple in the bathroom dead from gunshot wounds.

"`We know there were some health issues. We know that there were some problems in the marriage. What exactly the trigger was we don't know at this time and quite frankly we may never know,` said Gary Davidson of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

"Investigators said the note, a final goodbye, did not give clues as to what went wrong."

From WFTV.com...