Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Augusta Man, Estranged Wife Found Dead in Alabama

Police in Alabama are investigating the deaths of an Augusta man and his estranged wife in Montgomery.

According to authorities, the man took his own life at an interstate rest stop after allegedly killing his estranged wife last weekend and placing her body in the trunk of her car.

Scottie and Jessica Murphy were discovered dead at an I-65 rest stop south of Montgomery.

Jessica Murphy, who was employed by The Augusta Chronicle, failed to show up for work last Saturday.

Police did not say how they believe the couple died.

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