What we know about couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Police indentified a Macomb couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.

80-year-old Larry Ruthe and 79-year-old Betty Ruthe were found dead at their home at 322 N. Edwards St.

Larry Ruthe was retired from the water department.

Betty Ruthe was also retired after several years at the McDonough District Hospital.

Police are awaiting autopsy results in the coming weeks.

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