Family Member Makes Gruesome Discovery

"EATONVILLE, WA — A man and woman were found dead Friday at a home near Eatonville in an apparent murder-suicide, Pierce County officials said.

"Law enforcement personnel responded to the scene, in the 38200 block of 112th Avenue East, around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The site is near Ohop Lake and the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

"Detectives say a family member made the gruesome discovery of the dead man and woman inside and called police.

"Investigators say all signs point to a murder-suicide -- the murder weapon was found in the home and the rest of the home looked untouched.

"Detectives say the homeowner was retired military who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

"`He was struggling with some issues,` said neighbor Russ Thompson. `Don't know what exactly. My wife went over there one night and talked him out of killing himself.`

"Detectives are still on scene continuing their investigation.

"The identities of the couple and the cause of their deaths were not immediately released."

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