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	Middletown father left notes to family he killed Originally published on July 10, 2009 Newly released police records show that a suicidal Middletown father left loving goodbye notes to the wife and three children he killed in April. The records obtained by The Associated Press through a public information request include the text of handwritten notes that Christopher Wood left on or near the bodies of his wife and children. more »

	Middletown tragedy: Toxicology report finds seven drugs in Wood's system Originally published on June 25, 2009 Christopher A. Wood, who authorities say killed his wife and three children before committing suicide, tested positive for seven different drugs in his urine at the time of his April death. more »

	Recognizing the signs of depression Originally published on June 25, 2009 Family members and neighbors alike were shocked at the news Christopher Wood had killed his wife, Francie Billotti-Wood, and their three children before taking his own life in April. more »

	Seven drugs found in Christopher Wood's system at time of murder-suicide Originally published on June 24, 2009 MIDDLETOWN — Christopher A. Wood tested positive for seven different drugs in his urine at the time of his April death, according to a toxicology report. more »

	Paying respects Originally published on April 25, 2009 MIDDLETOWN -- Lea Uppercue joined others Friday afternoon on the sidewalk of Church Street to pay respects to the Billotti-Wood family, those surviving and those deceased. more »

	Silent tribute Originally published on April 24, 2009 The sunset glowed yellow, the same color as the candles flickering during the vigil outside the Wood home Thursday evening. more »

	Billotti-Wood funeral has ended Originally published on April 24, 2009 Funeral services began about 11 a.m. today for the Billotti-Wood family at the Holy Family Catholic Community on Burkittsville Road in Middletown. more »

	VIDEO: Folks decorate town with ribbons in support of Wood family Published on April 23, 2009

	Details emerge in Middletown family murder-suicide Originally published on April 22, 2009 Christopher Wood and Francie Billotti-Wood were $460,000 in debt at the time of their deaths, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Coverage l Multimedia l Family statement l Audio more »

	New details in slain Middletown family case [video] Originally published on April 21, 2009 The Wood family was $460,000 in debt from a home mortgage and credit cards at the time of their deaths, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. more »

	Schools bring in counselors to provide aid Originally published on April 21, 2009 Grief counselors for staff and students were on hand Monday at the school and preschool attended by the children who died in this weekend's murder-suicide.l Timeline of events For complete coverage, click here l Multimedia more »

	Agencies teach warning signs, causes of domestic violence Originally published on April 21, 2009 Financial problems can be an exacerbating factor in domestic violence, but they are not the cause, according to prevention experts. Are you in an abusive relationship? Click here to read the warning signs more »

	Press conference over; listen to raw audio of Jenkins' comments Originally published on April 21, 2009 Cliff Cumber, assistant city editor for The Frederick News-Post,posted updates from this afternoon's press conference regarding the apparent murder-suicide in Middletown. more »

	Friends remember a hometown girl, nurturing woman Originally published on April 21, 2009 Francie Lyn Billotti-Wood will be buried in her hometown Friday, with her husband and three children at her side. l Timeline of events For complete coverage, click here l Multimedia more »

	Funeral plans announced Originally published on April 21, 2009 MIDDLETOWN -- A mass of Christian burial for Christopher Alan Wood, 34, Francie Lyn Billotti-Wood, 33, and their children, Chandler Alan, 5, Gavin Christopher, 4, and Fiona Frances, 2, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Community, 7321 Burkittsville Road. more »

	MIDDLETOWN MOURNS Originally published on April 20, 2009 In church, on the Internet and on the porch of their home, mourners are memorializing the victims of the murder-suicide discovered Saturday. l Police: Man kills wife, three young children, self l Post your comments l Related: Homicide, vehicular homicides 2006-2008 MULTIMEDIA VIDEO: Bailey, Jenkins, and Smith issue statements VIDEO: Sat. evening press conference SLIDE SHOW: Photos from the scene Timeline: Interactive timeline of the domestic violence cases that occurred in the area in 2007 more »

	VIDEO: FCPS: Crisis team on hand at Middletown Primary School Published on April 20, 2009

	Police: Man kills wife, three young children, self Originally published on April 19, 2009 MIDDLETOWN -- A 34-year-old CSX Railroad worker killed his wife and three young pajama-clad children before turning a shotgun on himself, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said at a news conference Saturday afternoon. more »