It was a possible attempted murder/suicide, NBC Connecticut reported.
The investigation began after the daughter went to a Barlow Road neighbor for help, the Post said. The girl showed signs of strangulation and was taken to the hospital for treatment, police told the Post.
Her mother was found dead in their home, the Connecticut Post said.
Police were at the home on Barlow Road on Saturday but had no update on the woman's death or the girl's condition, the Post said.
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