RI Man Dead Hours After Being Accused Of Killing Wife: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 24 hours.

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• RI Man Dead Hours After Being Accused Of Killing Wife: Reports: The man, Joseph Francis, had been facing charges of domestic violence murder and violation of a no-contact order.
• 'Elephant Guardians' Needed For Nonprofit Display In Newport: The Great Elephant Migration comes to Newport, an art exhibit of 100 life-sized elephant statues that will be at the Cliff Walk.
• Thunderstorms Possible Daily This Week: RI Weekly Weather Forecast: Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• 3 Drug Arrests; Domestic Assault; Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log
• Town Of South Kingstown Hosting Intro to Composting Workshop
• Watch Out For Phone Scammers Posing As Officers: Bristol Police
• Town Of South Kingstown: Vision Government Solutions Conducting Property Revaluations.

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