Saturday, March 19, 2011

Hahira, GA: Hahira murder suspect in custody

Posted: Mar 19, 2011 4:38 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 19, 2011 4:38 PM EDT

HAHIRA (WALB) - A Hahira man wanted in connection with his wife's murder was arrested Saturday afternoon in Waycross.

Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine tells us someone spotted William Pendleton in Ware County and called police.

He surrendered to officers without incident.

Pendleton was wanted for questioning in the death of his wife, 51-year-old Lynn Pendleton.

Her body was discovered Thursday buried in her back yard. She had been strangled.

Lowndes Sheriff's officials are in route to Waycross right now and plan to charge William Pendleton with murder.

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