House Fire Reveals Murder/Suicide

"ACWORTH, GA — A man and a woman found dead after a house fire in Acworth apparently died in a murder-suicide, police said Sunday night.

"A neighbor called 911 around 12:30 a.m. after hearing loud noises, Acworth police Chief Mike Wilkie told the AJC. Officers arrived at the home on 4223 North Bend Way and then noticed the glow of fire coming from the house next door, Wilkie said.

"Cobb County firefighters were called to the scene, off Acworth Due West Road, where they found two bodies after entering the home, Wilkie said.

"Dianne Hutcheson, 64, and Shawn Hutcheson, 42, both apparently died from gunshot wounds, Wilkie said.

"The investigation into the deaths continues, police said.

"Dianne Hutcheson was in the process of divorcing Warren Hutcheson, according to records filed in Cobb County Superior Court."

From ajc.com...