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They were murdered. Most sources say that they were suffocated by feather beds (pillows). However some other sources say that they were drowned in wine OR poisoned with a venomous potion.

Some sources also say that Miles Forest and John Dighton were the murders whereas others say that it was Sir James Tyrell.

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