Timothy Warhurst Photo: Facebook
COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson said Timothy Warhurst, 55, has been taken into investigative custody in connection to the death of his girlfriend, Wanda Ivey, 47.
According to Colbert County Sheriff Williamson a tip was received by a concerned citizen made to Jackson County authorities that a man was trying to bury a woman in a wooded area near Scottsboro on Sunday, June 19.
After obtaining a search warrant the woman’s body was found in the suspect’s truck.
Wanda Ivey
Photo: Facebook
Warhurst is now being held on an investigative hold at the Colbert County Jail. No formal charges have been levied to date.
Investigators say it appeared that Ivey had been shot twice with a 9mm pistol probably at the Warhurst home on Blue Road in Tuscumbia.
Investigation is still ongoing at the home and with the vehicle.
According to Sheriff Williamson charges are expected to come down Tuesday after the investigation of the home and vehicle are complete.
