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| The couples body was discovered on Sunday morning |
A murder investigation has been launched after a couple were found dead at their family home.
The
bodies of a couple named locally as Tracey Baker, 42, and her husband
Kevin, 35, were discovered at the property in the market town of Chard,
Somerset, on Sunday morning.
A
neighbour said the couple, who are believed to have two daughters and a
son under the age of 10, had recently encountered marital problems
after Mr Baker stopped working due to health issues
Officers
were called to the home, believed to be worth around £140,000, at
around 10.30am on Sunday. Mrs Baker died from multiple head injuries and
Mr Baker hanged himself, police said.
Avon
and Somerset Police has launched a murder investigation but said it was
an 'isolated incident' and that officers were not looking for anyone
else in connection with the deaths.
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said the couple 'hadn't been getting on very well recently'.