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A Glouster couple has been found dead in their home after an apparent homicide-suicide

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County law enforcement is investigation the deaths of a married couple in Glouster in what appears to be a homicide-suicide.

Flashing lights of the police car into the checkpoint in the city
Flashing lights of the police car into the checkpoint in the city. [ChiccoDodiFC | shutterstock.com]
Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home of Amy and Jack Smathers Monday afternoon by a family member concerned about their well-being.

The couple were found dead in an upstairs bedroom. There was no sign of forced entry.

Evidence suggests the husband died from a suicide by drug overdose. Injuries to the wife have not yet been determined pending autopsy and toxicology reports. Her death is being treated as a homicide with her husband as the sole suspect.

Deputies concluded the Glouster couple were in the process of filing for divorce and the deaths likely were the result of a domestic violence incident.

Authorities said they are waiting for the coroner’s reports to come back before closing the case.