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Man, woman killed in possible murder/suicide met online, Ashtabula Co. authorities say

Posted at 10:43 AM, Mar 05, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-05 10:43:37-05

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the possible murder/suicide of a Monroe Township woman and a North Ridgeville man Monday.

Deputies responded to the 5100 block of Furnace Road just before 3:30 p.m. Monday after receiving a call about two people found dead inside a home.

The individuals were identified as Kimberly M. Habian, 61 and Elias Santos Guerra, Jr, 60.

Authorities say Habian was stabbed several times and then shot. Guerra had a single gunshot wound to the mouth. It appears Guerra attacked Habian and then shot himself.

The two individuals were acquainted through an online forum, according to authorities.

No additional information has been released.