Franklin Co. murder/suicide leaves two dead

The bodies of a couple involved in an apparent murder/suicide that occurred Friday night, in Franklin County, have been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab to be autopsied, according to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas.

Both the GBI and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are working in tandem to determine what occurred the evening of Dec. 22, in the residence located in Franklin County, that resulted in the couple’s death.

The names of the deceased have not been released yet.

According to a press release issued by Thomas, over the weekend, the two individuals were found dead in a residence in Franklin County.

The report also says preliminary investigations lead officials to believe it was a murder/suicide at this point.

Thomas said, “Our hearts go out to the families.”

WNEG News will provide continued coverage as more information becomes available.