A husband strangled his own wife then stabbed himself in a murder-suicide at the couple's home, police believe.
Richard
Dzienisiewski and his wife Christine, both 37, were both found dead at
their home in Hazlet Township, New Jersey, on Saturday in an apparent
murder-suicide.
Christine
had been strangled, Hazlet Township police said, while Richard had been
stabbed. Authorities were called around 7.50pm.
'Murder suicide': Richard Dzienisiewski, right, is believed to have strangled his wife Christine before stabbing himself
Found dead: The two bodies were found Saturday evening. The couple had two young children
Police said they are still investigating details of the killings - but said they are not looking for any other suspects.
They confirmed that Christine died as the result of a homicide, while describing Richard's wounds as self-inflicted.
Officers have reassured those in the town that there is no further danger, the Asbury Park Press reported.
A
statement from the department said: 'Our detectives are currently
conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Monmouth County
Prosecutor's Office.
Home: Police were called to the couple's house (pictured) in Hazlet, New Jersey
'While
we cannot release any detailed information until the investigation is
completed, we can assure our residents that no one is in any danger.'
According to nj.com, the couple have two young children, who are now living with other family.
Richard Dzienisiewski also had a further child from a previous marriage.
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