Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Walterboro, SC: Colleton Couple Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

(WALTERBORO, S.C.) -- A husband and wife from Colleton County were both found shot to death in an apparent murder-suicide in their home Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies arrived at the home on 1328 Stokes Road after receiving a call around 3:35 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of Randall "Randy" Gregg Hughes, 44, and Christina "Tina" Maria Hughes, 37.

As reported in The Post & Courier, officials stated in a news release, "It appears, at this time, the husband shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself and inflicted a fatal gunshot wound."

Officials said the couple was reportedly in the process of a marital separation.

The incident is being investigated.

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