Wednesday, February 20 2013 6:21 PM EST2013-02-20 23:21:27 GMT
News Leader 9 has learned the suspect in a Hurtsboro double homicide is behind bars. Rashawn Ricks, 17, was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder. More >>
Two additional suspects are wanted in connection with a double homicide that happened in Hurtsboro earlier this week. A third suspect is already behind bars. Rashawn Ricks, 17, was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder. More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:19 AM EST2013-02-20 16:19:05 GMT
Shattered glass and crime scene tape mark the spot where 35-year-old Reginald Berry and his girlfriend 27-year-old Michelle Buchannon were found murdered on a dark road in Hurtsboro.More >>
Shattered glass and crime scene tape mark the spot where 35-year-old Reginald Berry and his girlfriend 27-year-old Michelle Buchannon were found murdered on a dark road in Hurtsboro.More >>
RUSSELL COUNTY, AL (WTVM) -
Russell County authorities are investigating a double homicide in east Alabama near Hatchechubbee and Hurtsboro.
Police say around 11:30 p.m. Monday night they received a call that a car was on the side of Shady Grove Road with its doors opened.
When police arrived they found the bodies of two people inside the car. The coroner identified the victims as 35-year-old Reginald Berry of Pittsview and 26-year-old Michelle Buchannon of Opelika. The two had been shot to death.
Sheriff Heath Taylor held a press conference about the double homicide Tuesday morning.
Shady Grove is about 30 miles southwest of Columbus, GA.
This is a photo of the vehicle where the victims' bodies were found. (Source: Russell County Sheriff's Department)
Sheriff Heath Taylor held a press conference about the double homicide Tuesday morning.
