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A married couple were found dead in their home by their daughter after a murder-suicide, an inquest has heard.

Stephen Jefferies, 74, shot his wife Christine, 72, and their dog, May, at the family home in the Trowbridge area of Cardiff on October 5 last year.

The pair were found by their daughter , Martine Stecker, who visited the house to check on her parents following a call from a concerned neighbour.

Inside, she discovered their bodies in the bedroom.

An inquest at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court concluded Mr Jefferies had killed his wife and dog, before turning the gun on himself.

Mr Jefferies had a history of depression and the couple were in £35,000 of debt at the time of the incident, the inquest heard.

As reported by WalesOnline , he had retired three years earl

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