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Albemarle County | Police find two bodies with gunshot wounds while conducting welfare check

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Two individuals were found dead with gunshot wounds in southern Albemarle County on Wednesday, and a suspicious death investigation is under way.

The Albemarle County Police Department discovered the bodies of Dennis Miller, 77, and Frances Hooper-Miller, 76, at their home in the 5500 block of Windward Cove Road in the Covesville community.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were performing a welfare check at the residence.

Detectives believe this was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000 or [email protected]. Callers may remain anonymous.

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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