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Stark County Sheriff's Office investigating apparent murder-suicide of couple in Sugar Creek Township

The incident appears to be domestic related.

CANTON, Ohio — Stark County Sheriff's deputies are investigating what they believe is a murder-suicide after finding two people dead in Sugar Creek Township on Saturday morning. 

Deputies responded to a 911 call in the 10800 block of Dolphin Street SW and found two people dead at the residence. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Monica Merry, who is also the homeowner, and 66-year-old Carl Simmons of Beach City, Ohio.

While the Stark County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate this case, they say the incident appears to be domestic related.

Anyone who has information about this case is asked to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at 330-430-3800 or the anonymous crime tip line at 330-451-3937.

This is a developing story. Stay with 3News for more details as they become available. 

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