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Murder-Suicide Tragedy in East Falls Church
An East Falls Church woman, Maria T. MacKnight, tragically lost her life in a murder-suicide incident that shook the Arlington County community. The incident, which took place in early December, involved Maria and her husband, Gregory Cunningham, both aged 72, succumbing to intentional carbon monoxide poisoning at their residence on N. Powhatan Street.
Maria was known for her work as an acupuncturist, as mentioned on her personal website. The heartbreaking news was officially confirmed by the Arlington County police, stating that the deaths of Maria and Gregory were a result of a murder-suicide.
This devastating tragedy comes in the wake of another murder-suicide in Pentagon City earlier this year, highlighting the concerning trend of such incidents in the region.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The events unfolded on December 7, 2023, when authorities responded to a welfare check at the couple’s residence on N. Powhatan Street. Upon entering the premises, the police discovered the lifeless bodies of Maria Theista Macknight and Gregory Cunningham, both victims of intentional carbon monoxide poisoning.
The subsequent investigation by the Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit revealed that Maria’s death was ruled a homicide, while Gregory’s death was determined to be a suicide, both attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning. The couple, who were married, were well-respected members of the Arlington community.
The Arlington County Police Department continues to actively investigate this tragic incident and urges anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the case’s resolution.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit at 703-228-4180 or email [email protected]. Information can also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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