Monday, June 13, 2011

Pascagoula, MS: Helena man arrested, charged with murder in death of girlfriend

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — A Mississippi sheriff says a 56-year-old Helena man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend.

Sheriff Mike Byrd said Sunday that Dennis Hurley allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend on Thursday or Friday night and then fled to Pensacola to dispose of the weapon.

The Mississippi Press reports the victim's name was not released pending family notifications.

Byrd says dive teams are exploring a lake in Pensacola where they believe Hurley tossed the pistol used in the shooting.

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