By David Lohr
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On Sunday, the Sakonnet River was searched again. Multiple departments helped in the search. Those present included the Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments, Newport Police, the Rhode Island State Police K-9 unit, the Department of Environmental Management, the Coast Guard, and the state fire marshal. As with the first search, nothing turned up.
As the search continues, the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory is analyzing charred debris from the Matoney home. Right now, fire investigators are calling the fire suspicious. An official ruling is expected within the next few days.
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According to friends and neighbors, Joseph and Adrianne have been married for 38 years, and they have three children, Jennifer, Kristin, and Joseph Jr. Joseph Jr. lives across the street from his parents, and his sisters live elsewhere. Joseph Sr., a Vietnam veteran, has worked for the University of Rhode Island for more than 30 years. His wife worked as a toxicology research assistant at the university from 1973 to 2000. Friends say the couple seemed happy and showed no outward signs of marital problems.
Anyone with information on the disappearance of Adrianne Matoney or the fire that destroyed her home is asked to call the Portsmouth Police Department at (401) 683-0300.
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