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Man and Woman Found Dead Inside Newhall Home
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Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau are continuing their investigation following the discovery of a deceased male and female inside a home in Newhall. Authorities arrived at the house in the 24000 block of Heritage Lane at 5:35 p.m., according to the LASD, and were pronounced dead at the scene. The man was in his 50s, said coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter, reports City News Service, while the age of the woman was not immediately determined.
The bodies were initially discovered after 3 p.m. by landlord Leonard Miller, according to The Signal. Miller said he and the neighbors had last seen the couple a week ago. Around that time, Miller had given the male tenant an eviction notice, but Miller says he doesn't think that was a factor in their deaths:
“I don’t think the eviction had anything to do with it,” said Miller, a retired firefighter. “I believe they’re going to find it’s a murder-suicide.”
Miller went on to describe the man as being incredibly jealous of his girlfriend, who is presumed to be the female victim.
Authorities worked overnight at the scene, however the cause of death will be determined after the autopsies are completed.
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