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Phelps County sheriff identifies couple in murder-suicide

Apparent Murder-Suicide in Phelps County
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Apparent Murder-Suicide in Phelps County

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Phelps County Sheriff has identified the couple that died from a murder-suicide reported Saturday.

According to a Facebook post from the department, deputies responded to the 11000 block of County Road 3160 around 7:30 a.m. after a family friend found 66-year-old Vita M. French dead.

Officials report 73-year-old Lawrence R. French was also found dead at the residence.

The Phelps County Sheriff’s department and coroner's office continue to investigate the incident.

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