Monday, December 17, 2012

Relatives Discover Bodies In Home


"BUTLER TWP, PA — A husband and wife were found dead inside a house on East Butler Drive early Monday morning in what the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office believes was a murder/suicide.

"Acting Coroner William Lisman identified the couple as John J. Walton, 51, and Stacy A. Walton, 41.

"Autopsies by forensic pathologist Dr. Mary Pascucci at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital revealed the couple died from gunshot wounds.

"`We’re not ready to make a determination on who was the perpetrator,` Lisman said.

"Township police Chief Dave Pavelko said the bodies were found in the same room inside 470 E. Butler Drive. Lisman pronounced John and Stacy dead at 9:40 a.m.

"Two family members discovered the bodies when they went looking for Stacy, Lisman said."


From timesleader.com...

UPDATE:

12/20/2012 — Detailed description of investigation...

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