John and Geraldine Magee's house (former)

A married couple was found slain in their million-dollar house yesterday (14 Dec 2011), victims of an apparently targeted shooting. Police said their car had been set on fire in Boston’s North End the night before.

The couple had two businesses listed at their home, Advance Realty Co. and Magee Construction Co. of Arlington.

It was founded in 1951 by Magee’s father, a “long-time plumber, framer, and builder,’’ according to the construction company’s website. Magee took over in 1974 after completing his business degree at Boston University and his law degree at New England School of Law. Magee shifted the company’s focus toward building larger houses in wealthier neighborhoods and completed several large subdivisions in Andover.