Couple found dead in Twin Cities suburb identified

Published 8:24 am Tuesday, February 22, 2011

MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. — Police are investigating the deaths of a couple found in a suburban Twin Cities home.

Authorities say the bodies of 50-year-old Dwight Herme and 45-year-old Christine Herme were found by relatives checking on their welfare about 3 p.m. Saturday in Mounds View.

Police Chief Tom Kinney tells the Pioneer Press the deaths may be the result of a drug overdose. Toxicology tests are pending.

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Relatives say the Hermes had been married less than a year.

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