Deaths of a Woman and Man in Maine was Murder-Suicide
Officials ruled the cause of death a murder-suicide after two bodies were identified following a fire on May 20 at 23 Old Dam Way in Great Pond.
Woman’s Death Determined to be a Homicide
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner said 35-year-old Marie Robbins was found dead at the residence and "ruled the cause of death as undetermined and the manner of death as homicide."
Man Died from Carbon Monoxide and Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Also identified was the body of 38-year-old Ryan Devisme from Aurora. His cause of death was determined to be from toxic effects of carbon monoxide with a gunshot wound and manner of death was suicide.
Man’s Death Determined to be Suicide
“The investigation indicates that Devisme set the house on fire before sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head,” Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety.
Police said Deceased had a Former Relationship
“Robbins and Devisme were in a former relationship together,” said Moss.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation remains open and is ongoing.
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