Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves
It’s been a long time since we have heard any new information on the murder of 73 year-old Patricia Collins of Manchester. The murder occurred Oct. 17, 2013 at her home on Powers Bridge Rd.
A friend found the body of Collins on that day when he stopped by the residence to pick Collins up and travel to Columbia where he was giving a seminar.
The unidentified man called 911 and reported finding her body. Deputies arrived and secured the area and requested, investigators to the scene.
An autopsy revealed that Collins died of strangulation and blunt force trauma to the head.
Sheriff Steve Graves says the investigation is continuing and that investigators have interviewed several people concerning the case in hopes of establishing a motive for the murder. The sheriff also said, “We plan to meet with new district attorney Craig Northcott and talk about the case. No one has been charged in this case.
If you know of any information that could help authorities please contact the sheriff’s department at (931) 728-3591.
