September 13, 2011 | 10:06 am
The man and woman found dead in their Escondido home Monday of an apparent murder-suicide have been identified as a married couple ensnared in financial, legal and health problems.
The San Diego County medical examiner identified the couple as Virginia Silva, 64, and Fredrico Silva-Flores, 62. Silva had been in declining health.
The couple owned the popular Valley Produce and Nursery stand near their home.
The Escondido Police Department has listed their deaths as probable murder-suicide. Suicide notes were left in English and Spanish. Autopsies are pending.
The couple had filed a lawsuit against their son, who is a co-owner of the home and has filed for bankruptcy, according to the North County Times. Fredrico Silva-Flores had also sought a restraining order against the son, the newspaper reported.
The bodies were found Monday morning when police responded to a call about a fire at the home. Police believe Silva-Flores started the fire after killing his wife.
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