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Two Found Dead in Durham

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DURHAM — Police believe a domestic dispute may haveled to the deaths of a man and woman who were found shot to death Thursdayafternoon.

The bodies of 33-year-old Vincent Roberson and 33-year-old DemetrissClayton were found aabout 4 p.m. in Morreene Manor apartment.

Police say one of the victims was shot several times. A pistol wasfound in the apartment.

Clayton's relatives say the couple had a violent relationship, and thatRoberson had moved to the Morreene Manor apartment from Clayton's home onDowd Street after a violent confrontation. Clayton, according to herbrother, had a restraining order against Roberson, despite the fact theyhad been seeing a counselor.

The brother said the couple had been together for six years and hadfive-year-old daughter.

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