The Andover Aberration

"Andover couple slain at home; Developer, wife found fatally shot" by Peter Schworm and Brian R. Ballou Globe Staff / December 15, 2011

ANDOVER - A married couple was found slain in their million-dollar house yesterday, victims of an apparently targeted shooting. Police said their car had been set on fire in Boston’s North End the night before.

A family member discovered the bodies of John and Geraldine Magee, both in their late 60s, on the first floor of their house at 7 Orchard Crossing shortly after 9 a.m., police said. The door was unlocked, and police said there were no obvious signs of forced entry.

Police said the couple died of gunshot wounds, but declined to elaborate. By day’s end, authorities said they had not identified any suspects or established a motive. Yet they continued to reassure residents that there was no cause for fear.

“The incident appears to be an isolated act,’’ said Andover Police Chief Brian Pattullo....

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