Posted: Aug 27, 2010 10:42 PM EDT
Danny Owens
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. – Though Vickie Owens' death was originally ruled a suicide, persistent police work has led to the arrest of her husband on murder charges.
Danny Owens was arrested by the Lawrence County Sheriff's department at the couple's home on Friday after a grand jury indicted him on murder charges. Police received information that he'd be there to show the house to a potential buyer.
Vickie's body was found at the couple's home on February 8, 2009. She had died of an apparent gunshot wound. Owens' told police that Vickie had committed suicide.
However, evidence found at the scene along with several other inconsistencies allowed detectives to continue investigating and interview witnesses.
Detectives believe that Owens shot his wife and that he manipulated key evidence to make it appear as if Vickie Owens had committed suicide.
Owens was held without bond. He is expected to be arraigned in Lawrence County Circuit Court in September.
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