Deaths of couple believed accidental
JANESVILLE—Investigators say the deaths of a couple in their home north of Janesville appear to be accidental.
The bodies of a husband and wife were found in separate bedrooms at the residence, 4421 N. Polaris Parkway, on Tuesday night, according to a Rock County Sheriff’s Office news release.
The deceased were identified as Jeanne E. Carson, 80, and Perry D. Carson, 82.
There was a strong odor of vehicle exhaust in the residence, investigators said. A dead dog also was found in the home.
Capt. Todd Christiansen of the sheriff’s office said the house appeared to be in good order, and there was no indication that a crime had been committed.
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Jul 8, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.
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officerfriendly1 would you say that if they were your Grandparents ?
Jul 8, 2009 at 3:37 p.m.
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I know the family and you people and your negative comments are just sad. To the Carson Family I give my respect. Sorry for your loss.
Jul 8, 2009 at 1:44 p.m.
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This is a very sad story. The only good thing to say is at least they went together. I hope this family can find peace during this sad time.
Jul 8, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
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rickwantsmoney, the CPSC has demonstrated how such a device would work for portable generators, but to date it seems there are no commercial products. At any rate, a home carbon monoxide detector costs as little as around $20. Everyone who has gas appliances or an attached garage should have one.
Jul 8, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.
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Someone needs to invent a gadget that can be attached to a car that will automatically shut the motor off if left running for more than a ten minute stretch when in park. Younger folks could buy these for their parents especially if they have a tendency to do such a thing.
BTW, they're laying three loved ones to rest. I bet their doggie was loved, too.
Jul 8, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.
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It is relatively common for elderly people for leave a vehicle running on accident. So sad it had to happen though.
Jul 8, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.
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My husband's grandfather was always leaving his car running in his garage. Luckily it was not attached to the house. It is an unfortunate accident and I feel for the family members. What a tragedy!
Jul 8, 2009 at 11:25 a.m.
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accidental???
a car left running in attached garage, or garage under bedroom can fill house with "CO". i think someone nearly died in madison from same cause last year
Jul 8, 2009 at 11:17 a.m.
Jul 8, 2009 at 10:54 a.m.
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what a sad story. so sorry to the family that now has to lay 2 loved ones to rest.
Jul 8, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.
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they are an older couple they could have forgot the car running in the garage.
Jul 8, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.
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Sounds too suspicious to be accidental. How can car exhaust in a house be accidental?
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