2 Americans Killed in St. Maarten

Two Americans from South Carolina were found stabbed to death in their home in St. Maarten on Friday. The couple, Michael and Thelma King, lived in Cupecoy, a touristy area that was generally considered safe, according to island authorities. Thelma was found tied to a chair, while Michael was lying on the floor. St. Maarten’s solicitor-general called it “an ugly scene.” Police have taken a suspect into custody but are cautioning that they are in the early stages of investigating. It’s not clear what the motive was, though locals have been speculating that it was a robbery gone awry.