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Rhode Island Man Dies in Police Chase After Wife's Murder

Joseph Francis, wanted for the fatal shooting of his wife, was killed when his vehicle crashed during a high-speed pursuit.

  • Stephanie Francis was found dead with a gunshot wound in her Hopkinton home.
  • Joseph Francis had a history of domestic violence and was previously charged in May.
  • Police issued a warrant for his arrest on Friday following the murder.
  • Multiple police departments were involved in the pursuit that ended with Francis' death.
  • Francis' vehicle flipped several times before coming to a stop near a wooded area.
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