Man charged with capital murder after ex-girlfriend found dead

Athens Police say a man has been charged with capital murder after his former girlfriend was found dead.

The case

The charge follows the discovery of the woman’s body. Athens Police identified the man as her ex-boyfriend and said he faces a capital murder charge.

A capital murder charge is a serious criminal allegation. The charge itself is not a finding of guilt, and the case will proceed through the court system.

What police said

Athens Police are the law-enforcement agency identified in connection with the case. The department’s statement describes the relationship between the accused man and the woman as a former dating relationship.

Court process

The charge will be addressed through the criminal court process. The man is accused of a crime and retains the right to be treated as innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Further court action, including hearings and other filings, will determine how the case proceeds.