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Suspected Murder-Suicide In Barrington Hills

BARRINGTON HILLS (CBS) -- A husband and wife are dead following an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday in northwest suburban Barrington Hills.

The bodies of Julianne Damato, 47, and her husband, Joseph Damato, 56, were found in their home on Lakeview Lane in Barrington Hills, according to the Cook County Medical Examiners office.

Both were dead at the scene.

Officials indicated Julianne Damato's death is being investigated as a homicide.

Joseph Damato is suspected to have committed suicide, according to officials.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2012. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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