Crime & Safety

Police Investigating Homicide in Buford

The victim was found in her home with her disabled husband, authorities say.

BUFORD, GA -- Gwinnett County Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found at her Buford home with her disabled husband.

A family member called police at about 1 p.m. Tuesday, saying he had not heard from the victim lately, authorities said in a news release.

When the man went to check on her, he told police, he made contact with the woman’s disabled husband, then found her body inside the home.

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Police responded to the scene, at 1072 Anthony Dr., and transported the husband to the hospital “due to his medical condition.”

Police described the victim only as a female in her mid-50s, saying her name would be made public later. They said no suspects had been identified as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Police obtained a search warrant and were investigating the home Tuesday afternoon.

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