WEST GREENWICH, R.I. — Danielle L. Arruda’s co-workers at Marinosci Law Group called the police last week and requested a wellness check when they realized the mother of two, who was expecting ...

Police discovered the bodies of Nicholas D. Arruda, 39-year-old Danielle L. Arruda, and their children Adele, 5, and Felex, 2, at their Cheyenne Trail home late last week, officials said.

WEST GREENWICH − Danielle Arruda was captivated by roosters and hens and chicks. And by motherhood. The West Greenwich woman liked stationery and pillows and dishes that featured roosters.

Nicholas Arruda shot and killed 39-year-old Danielle Arruda, their 5-year-old daughter and their 2-year-old son, according to West Greenwich Police Chief Richard N. Ramsay. Danielle Arruda was ...