Marlena Jean Baptiste
Photographer: Eric Pasquarelli/WPTV and provided photo
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Posted: 07/05/2012
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - West Palm Beach police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide.
Officers were called to 4626 North Congress Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
When they arrived they found two dead bodies; A 51-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman.
Family members identified Marlena Jean Baptiste as one of the victims. However, police have not yet confirmed her identity.
“It appears to be a domestic issue,” said Allen Ortman, spokesman for the City of West Palm Beach.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
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