Father, daughter found dead in car; murder-suicide suspected
Posted: 01.15.2013 at 11:15 AM
Alexandra Brown and her father, Timothy Brown.  / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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PLEASANT TWP. -- Two bodies found in an abandoned car on Monday are believed to be victims of a murder-suicide stemming from a domestic dispute, according to the Henry County sheriff.

Sheriff Michael Bodenbender said his office received a call reporting a suspicious vehicle parked on County Road-16A around 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Authorities discovered 47-year-old Timothy Brown and his daughter, 10-year-old Alexandra Brown, dead inside.

According to a media release, Brown took Alexandra from her home in Parrish, Fla. during a custody dispute. Investigators believe a 9mm handgun was the weapon used.

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The Lucas County Coroner's Office was to conduct autopsies on Tuesday.

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