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Newton Co homicide victim identified

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The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a homicide victim: the Sheriff’s Office in Covington says 37 year-old Natasha Billings was shot and killed; her body was found earlier this week in her home in Newton County. There’s no word from investigators on suspect or motive for the murder.

From WSB TV…

A woman in Newton County who was found shot to death in her home has been identified as 37-year-old Natasha Billings.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at a residence off Skyview Drive in Social Circle after a woman said she had not heard from her daughter in more than 48 hours.

Deputies had to obtain a search warrant to enter the home.

When they entered, they found Billings dead inside.

Newton deputies have classified her death as a homicide.

Deputies are continuing to investigate this death. They have not said if they have identified the person responsible.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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