Monday, August 22, 2011

Day, NY: State police: Day man strangled wife, then shot himself

DAY — State police on Sunday released more details about Friday’s murder-suicide in the town of Day, including the names of the victims.

Robert J. Monacchio, 51, strangled his wife, Cynthia E. Monacchio, 51, at the couple’s 672 Military Road home before taking his own life with a shotgun, police said.

State police responded to the residence at approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday after the bodies were discovered by a family member.

Police are continuing to investigate what led up to the incident, but said autopsy results and evidence at the scene do not indicate that any other individuals are responsible.

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