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Medical Examiner: Woodbridge couple found dead in home confirmed murder-suicide

William Karales shot Joann Karales before turning the gun on himself.

Molly Bruton

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Oct 5, 2026, 10:57 AM

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The deaths of a couple found inside their Woodbridge home Friday have been ruled a murder-suicide, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Woodbridge police were called to the Orchard Road home around 11:50 a.m. Friday for a well-being check.

Officers entered through a rear window and found two people dead inside.

William Karales shot Joann Karales before turning the gun on himself.

The medical examiner determined that William Karales died from a gunshot wound to the head and ruled his death a suicide.

Joann Karales died from a gunshot wound to the neck, and her death was ruled a homicide.

The investigation involved Woodbridge detectives and the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit.

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