LONGVIEW,TX (KLTV)- A tragic discovery in Camp County, as what investigators thought was a missing persons case, turns out to be a homicide.
Authorities say Terry Morse, 72, went missing Wednesday night from her home on FM 557 about 15 miles east of Pittsburg. A lengthy search of the area by law enforcement produced nothing.
On Friday, the woman's body was found behind a gun safe in the master bedroom.
Johnnie Morse, 75, was taken into custody and charged with his wife's death.
According to Camp County authorities, there is no apparent cause of death at this time.
An autopsy has been ordered.
Neighbors say the couple had been married more than 50 years.
Mr. Morse remains in custody and a $100,000 bond has been set.
A compilation of daily news articles from around the United States about deaths (including both people and animals) that appear to occur in the context of a past or present intimate relationship, focusing on 2009-present. (NOTE: this blog is limited to incidents that appear in the media and are captured by our search terms. We recognize this is not an exhaustive portrayal of all deaths resulting from intimate violence.) When is society going to realize intimate violence makes victims of us all?
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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