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Husband and wife killed in murder-suicide case: HCSO
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Husband and wife killed in murder-suicide case: HCSO

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide in Tampa after a married couple was found dead.

An investigation showed that Franklin Vegas Delgado, 31, killed his wife, Waleska Gómez Barroeta, 28, before taking his own life.

On Friday at 9:02 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Cedaridge Drive for reports of a missing woman due to concerns for her safety.

Detectives learned that the suspect, Vegas Delgado, called a family member and told him he had killed his wife.

On Saturday, shortly after midnight, detectives found Gomez Barroeta dead in a vehicle parked at 815 Water St. in downtown Tampa.

The investigation showed that Vegas Delgado had left the parking lot on foot after abandoning the car where his wife was.

At 1:20 a.m., detectives found Vegas Delgado with self-inflicted wounds at the Marriott Waterside Hotel located at 505 Water St. in Tampa.

“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.” Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister said.. “This is an unimaginable loss and a painful reminder that violence is never the answer.”

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