Husband And Wife Dead In Hyannis Murder-Suicide Identified

This story was updated at 1:10 p.m. on Sept. 2

HYANNIS, MA — The Cape and Islands District Attorney has identified the husband and wife who died in a murder-suicide early Friday morning in Hyannis.

The deceased have been identified as Aline De Lima Ferreira De Castro and Luiz Castro, Jr., both of
Hyannis. The evidence suggests that Luis Castro Jr. killed his wife, Aline, with a knife and then
hung himself, the DA's Office said.

An adult relative of Aline has been notified.

Barnstable police responded to a home on Murray Way at approximately 2:48 a.m. after getting a call reporting an assault inside the home.

When they arrived, an investigation determined that a "homicide and suicide" had taken place, police said.

The DA's Office said officers found two people dead in the home, and two children, ages 7 and 11, were removed from the home. The children are currently in the care of the Department of Children and Families.

Barnstable police noted that the crime was "isolated to the residence" and there is no danger to the public while an investigation continues.

The Barnstable and State Police are involved in the investigation, as is the Cape and Islands District Attorney.

This story will be updated if information becomes available.