Husband Now Suspect in Death of Canton Woman

Rodney Burton has gone from a person of interest to the prime suspect in the death of his wife, Canton resident Kimberly Burton, 39.

Authorities say Burton's nude body was discovered by a relative inside her Canton home on Arlington Circle, in the Green subdivision last Monday. Burton, who died of blunt force trauma to the head, was discovered after not reporting to work at an eye care center. She was a graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth.

In light of the crime, Rodney Burton now faces charges of murder and aggravated assault.

Authorities say Burton, who has reportedly departed the country, left a Canton home in his wife's vehicle and drove to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.