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Body discovered as husband of missing teacher is found dead

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A man whose wife disappeared in May has been found dead in his southwestern Michiganhome on the same day that a body was discovered miles away in a remote rural area.

Allegan County Undersheriff Mike Larsen declined to say if investigators believe it's the body of Theresa Lockhart, a high school Spanish teacher. But he says foul play is suspected.

Meanwhile, Christopher Lockhart was found dead in his Portage home Tuesday. Police believe he killed himself.

Larsen says the body was found Tuesday based on a tip. He says the body was buried in Allegan County's Valley Township.

Portage Deputy Chief John Blue suggested Lockhart left hints about his wife's whereabouts. He says he's hopeful the case will close "very soon."