SALEM, N.H. – Autopsy results for a man and a woman found dead in a Salem home were released on Monday. The New Hampshire attorney general’s office confirmed that 47-year-old Jennifer Barrett died of a gunshot wound to the head, determining her death as a homicide. The other individual found deceased in the home, 41-year-old Charles Molinari, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with his death ruled as a suicide.
Officials are investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide, stating that Molinari fatally shot Barrett before taking his own life. The tragic discovery was made on Saturday in a house on Bodwell Avenue in Salem. Law enforcement previously assured the public that there is no threat in connection with the case.
The release of the autopsy results sheds some light on the tragic event, providing clarity on the cause of death for both individuals. The shocking nature of the incident has shaken the local community, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Barrett and Molinari.
As the investigation into the possible murder-suicide continues, authorities are looking to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths. The community mourns the loss of the two individuals and hopes for a better understanding of the circumstances that led to such a devastating outcome.