Deaths Of Chevy Chase Couple Ruled Murder-Suicide

CHEVY CHASE, MD — The deaths of a couple found inside a Chevy Chase residence last week were ruled amurder-suicide, Montgomery County police said Monday.

Kate Simoni Fralin, 61, and William Scott Fralin, 63, both of Chevy Chase, were found dead in a residence located in the 8500 block of Connecticut Avenue. Police discovered their bodies around 6:30 p.m. with apparent gunshot wounds.

The couple were both pronounced dead at the scene. A gun and ammunition were located nearby, a police news release said.

The manner of death for Kate Simoni Fralin was determined to be a homicide. While the official cause and manner of death for William Scott Fralin are pending, his death is being investigated as a suicide, authorities said.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore performed autopsies to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.