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Montgomery County Man, Woman Behind on Rent Die in Murder-Suicide: Prosecutors

The deaths of a suburban Philadelphia man and woman have been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said.

The Montgomery County district attorney's office said 54-year-old John Gonzalez and 58-year-old Margaret Durham were found dead Monday in their Eagleville home.

Authorities said autopsies concluded that Gonzalez shot and killed Durham before turning the gun on himself.

Prosecutors said a preliminary investigation revealed that the couple were behind on their rent. A note with contact information for relatives was found at the scene.


SUICIDE PREVENTION: If you know someone who needs help, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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