Authorities identify Charlton couple dead after apparent murder-suicide
The incident occurred Saturday evening.
Authorities have identified the Charlton couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide after an argument Saturday evening.
The woman was Kristen A. Carey, 37, and the man was Keith M. Cuthbertson, 49, the Worcester district attorney’s office said Tuesday afternoon. Both lived at the home where they were found.
Local police and emergency personnel responded to 28 Southbridge Road at about 7:15 p.m. after a 911 call, the Worcester district attorney’s office said in a release Sunday. Per authorities:
It was reported to police that an argument between a couple was occurring in a bedroom of the home. First responders located an adult male deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The adult female victim was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. Medical assistance was rendered; however, she later died from her injuries.
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