CJI superintendent, wife found dead

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office has identified two bodies found deceased in a residence in Chester on Tuesday at 11:29 a.m.

Sheriff Doug Riggin of Liberty County released a statement Wednesday identifying the victims as Francis LaBounty, 47, and his wife Tanya LaBounty, 42, of Chester. Francis was the superintendent of CJI Schools.

Both suffered gunshot wounds to the head. A .357 revolver was recovered from the scene.

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Tanya lived in a separate residence from her husband after he was arrested following a domestic disturbance at their home Dec. 1. She obtained a protective order against Francis. The bodies were recovered at Tanya's residence.

The bodies were transported to Billings for autopsy. The manner of death will be disclosed after the completion of the autopsies.