Sarasota Attempted Murder Suspect in Custody

A 43-year-old man wanted by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on attempted murder charges has been captured in Georgia.

According to the sheriff’s office, Christopher Higginbotham was brought into custody in White County. He was staying with a friend in Georgia who was not aware of his wanted status, an email to media from the sheriff’s office stated.

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Higginbotham stands accused of attacking his former girlfriend on Aug. 30. Deputies say he tried to smother her with a pillow and refused to allow her and her daughter to leave their home. The woman managed to escape and go to a neighbor for help.

Higginbotham disappeared after the alleged attack, sparking an intense search for him.

How soon Higginbotham will be brought back to Florida to face charges remains unclear. The sheriff’s office worked in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service and the White County Sheriff’s Office to bring Higginbotham into custody.

Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office