The Big Picture: Atlanta Man Stabs Ex-Girlfriend to Death

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Atlanta Man Stabs Ex-Girlfriend to Death

Atlanta police say a man walked into police headquarters Thursday claiming he killed his ex-girlfriend.

Police then went out to the location given to them -- City Views Apartments -- and discovered her body on the seventh floor.

The woman was stabbed several times, police said.

Police said the man told them that he wanted to get back together with her. At some point a struggle ensued and that's when he allegedly stabbed her.

No charges have yet been filed but police said murder charges are expected.

The name of the suspect and victim have not been released.

We'll update if we learn more.

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