The community of Haverhill, Massachusetts, is mourning the tragic loss of Loren Marino, a 24-year-old mental health professional. Authorities believe she was killed by her boyfriend, Austin Amaral, 24, in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Police responded to a welfare check at a Haverhill residence on Sunday and discovered both Marino and Amaral deceased from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe Amaral shot Marino before taking his own life.
Marino's friends and family described her as a vibrant and loving person who brought joy to all who knew her. An online obituary remembers her as "a beautiful, strong young lady" with a bright spirit.
However, a friend of Marino's, Katie Iandolo, revealed a concerning side to her recent relationship with Amaral. Iandolo stated that while they had known each other for a while, their romantic involvement only began seriously two months prior. She went on to describe Amaral's behavior as "obsessive" and controlling.
"There was a lot of obsession with him," Iandolo shared. "He kind of came on strong and never left." She further expressed concern that Amaral displayed possessive tendencies, not wanting Marino to have relationships with others.
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Iandolo also recounted a chilling incident where Amaral allegedly showed her two guns while visiting Marino's home. Additionally, she claimed to have witnessed Amaral physically shove Marino and later manipulate Marino's social media accounts to exclude Iandolo.
The Essex District Attorney's office confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 and offers confidential support in over 170 languages. You can call them at 1-800-799-7233 or visit their website at thehotline.org.
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