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DC det. Timothy Francis is shot dead by his wife in ‘murder-suicide’ inside their Maryland home – 12 hours earlier Christina Francis posted online ‘I love you and what we had together’

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DC detective, 50, is shot dead by his wife, 41, in ‘murder-suicide’ inside their Maryland home just hours after

DC Metropolitan detective, Timothy Eugene Francis and his wife, Christina Lynn Francis, were found dead inside their Waldorf, Maryland home Friday

Charles County sheriffs dispatched to the home 6pm Friday after a family member reported finding the deceased in the home

Police said they found evidence that the woman had shot her husband and then herself in an apparent murder-suicide

12 hours earlier Christina shared a video of the couple’s wedding to her Facebook before they were discovered inside the home

She shared footage of their wedding and wrote ‘I love you and what we had together’

It’s unclear what led up to the alleged murder-suicide or any motives

The Sheriff’s Office in Charles County, Maryland announced that Det. Timothy Francis [left] and wife Christina Lynn Francis [right] died in an apparentlleged murder-suicide on Friday

A Maryland woman shot dead her police officer husband and then killed herself, authorities said.    
‘We had 6 years of experience and [memories] that should have taken [precedence] over everything in everything we did,’ Christina Lyn Francis posted on social media just twelve hours before she allegedly shot dead her husband, Det. Timothy Eugene Francis. She allegedly then turned the gun on her self in a murder-suicide.
Christina Francis, shared a video of the couple’s wedding on Facebook. 
The post lamented over the couple getting ‘lost in petty s***’ and the ‘marriage wasn’t put together for a great [reason].
‘We had 6 years of experience and [memories] that should have taken [precedence] over everything in everything we did,’ she wrote. 

Timothy Francis [photo], worked as a detective on the Homicide Unit’s Natural Squad and spent 20 years working in law enforcement 

Around 6pm on Friday Charles County sheriffs were dispatched to the couple’s home in Waldorf following a report of two people were found dead inside. 
The preliminary investigation revealed a “family member” found the pair dead after trying to contact his daughter throughout the day and when he did not hear from “her or her husband,” went to their house, according to a Charles County Sheriff’s Office news release.
The family member discovered the deceased bodies and alerted authorities. 

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Christina Lynn Francis shared a video of the couple’s wedding day to her Facebook on the day she and Timothy died in an alleged murder-suicide 

Police said they found evidence that the Christina, 41, had shot Timothy, 50, and then herself.
It’s unclear what led up to the alleged murder-suicide or any motives. 
The department will not release details regarding the incident at this time until the medical examiner’s office confirmed the official cause of death.
However, authorities confirmed that the weapon was a handgun and that there were multiple firearms inside the home at the time.    

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Authorities have not disclosed details regarding what led up to the murder suicide of  Christina Lynn Francis and Timothy Eugene Francis [right], or any potential motives.
Christina Francis’ Facebook page was filled with heartfelt messages and condolences to both families over the tragic loss

The Facebook post shared by Christina also recalled their marraige and wedding as a special to the couple. 
‘This day meant everything to me,’ Christina wrote, referring to when they tied the knot three years ago.
‘I love you and what we had together…YOU AND I BELONGED TOGETHER AND ALWAYS…Tim and Christina Francis together.’
She also shared a photo of her two children on Friday, calling them her ‘pride and joy’ before adding ‘love you both with my heart.’ 
Both posts were flooded with tributes, condolences and prayers for the families. 
After news of the tragedy spread, local law enforcement agencies shared their condolences and lauded Timothy as a stellar officer.  
‘Mourning the tragic loss of our colleague and friend is extremely difficult,’ MPD Chief Peter Newsham said in a statement.
‘Detective Francis spent two decades protecting the community from violence, and to learn that he was the victim of a homicide is heartbreaking.’ 

Crime scene: Home of Timothy Francis and Christina Francis in Waldorf, Maryland. Authorities on Friday evening dispatched to the Francis family home after a family member found the couple dead inside

The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia shared a photo of Timothy on social media, saying he was a veteran detective who served 20 years on the force.
Most recently, he worked as a detective on the Homicide Unit’s Natural Squad. 
‘MPD Det. Timothy Francis, was tragically shot and killed in a domestic-related homicide yesterday. The suspect was also found deceased & Charles County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating this case,’ the department wrote.
‘Det. Francis had 20 years of service. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family & loved ones.’

Photo of Christina Lynn Francis and Timothy Eugene Francis posted to Facebook on Nov 27

The Washington D.C. Police Union added that Timothy’s career in law enforcement followed his father’s footsteps. 
‘Tim was one of the best detectives in CID. His father was also a detective that worked nearly 45 years for MPD,’ the DC Police Union wrote.
‘Tim was a stand up guy that always held his ground. We are all still reeling from this news. The MPD has lost a true detective today and he will not soon be replaced.’

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