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Deputies suspect murder-suicide after elderly couple found dead

Bodies found during well-being check

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating what it said appears to be a murder-suicide.

Deputies said they were called to a home at 3033 Knightsbridge Road near Hiawassee Road just after 5:45 p.m. Wednesday to make a check on the well-being of the occupants inside the home.

The Sheriff's Office said Juanita Childs-Hughes, 74, and Taylor Hughes, 88, were found dead inside the home.

Deputies said an investigation is ongoing.

Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates on this story.


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