Frederick police found the body of Tina Marie Winkley, 31, who died from a blow to the head delivered by her husband, George Barry Winkley, 55, inside their home in a Dearbought subdivision. Frederick police said he used a household tool to murder his wife before overdosing on pain medications. Police ruled the case a murder-suicide.

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Police Piecing Together Events of Couple's Last Days (Oct. 18, 2007)
Winkley, 55, used a household tool to murder his wife before overdosing on pain medications more than a week ago, according to Lt. Shawn Martyak of the Frederick Police Department.

Police Continue Death Investigation (Oct. 17, 2007)
Winkley, 55, used a household tool to murder his wife before overdosing on pain medications more than a week ago, according to Lt. Shawn Martyak of the Frederick Police Department.

Police Investigate Murder-Suicide (Oct. 13, 2007)
The street was quiet, save for a woman taking a mid-afternoon walk.