Man, Woman, Dog Found Dead In Home

"LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A man is suspected of killing his wife and dog before committing suicide inside their home on La Mirada Street, authorities said.

"The 49-year-old man and his 47-year-old wife were found dead in their home after a co-worker went to check on them Wednesday night, officials said in a statement.

"The two were identified by coroner's officials as Michael and Mendy Brown.

"The couple were found by a co-worker of the husband after the man did not show up for work. The co-worker entered the house through an unlocked door and found the two and their dog downstairs in the house in the 800 block of La Mirada.

"The co-worker went to a neighbor's home and called police at 5:29 p.m.

"When police arrived, they found a handgun. Brown, his wife and dog appeared to have died from gunshot wounds.

"The incident is under investigation, but officers believe Michael Brown shot and killed his wife and dog before turning the weapon on himself."

Source: ocregister.com...