Husband, 36, wife, 35, and their pet dogs found dead in suicide pact
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA married couple described as 'soulmates' were found dead alongside their pet dogs in a suicide pact. Cassie Collins, 35, and Francis Collins, 36, were discovered at their home in Devon by a family member who had become concerned for their welfare.
An inquest into the deaths was held at Exeter’s Coroners Court on Monday June 5. It heard that three of their five dogs were also found dead at their home in Station Road, Cullompton, on September 11, 2021.
Police later discovered their two other larger dogs, dobermans, had recently been put to sleep at the vets after claiming they had been involved in an attack, reports DevonLive. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Cassie, a student nurse, and Francis, who used to serve in the military, were said to have been together for 11 years after meeting in a call centre.
They were said to have a very close relationship and were 'really good together and joined at the hip'. However, following the launch of a new police investigation against Francis, the couple were said to have been worried about everything being taken away from them.
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