A Columbia, Mississippi man was arrested Tuesday night and charged with murder in connection to the death of his wife.
According to the Columbia Police Department, 36-year-old Ellis John Peavy, a.k.a. John Ellis Peavy was arrested around 9:30 p.m. for the death of his wife, 68-year-old Patricia L. Peavy.
CPD says patrol units were called to the 400 block of McNeese Street in reference to an unresponsive woman around 10:14 a.m. Tuesday. Officers found Patricia dead at the scene when they arrived.
CPD’s Major Crime Bureau was then called to the scene, and investigators determined that homicide was the probable cause for Peavy’s death due to wounds and injuries on the body. The body has been sent to the crime lab for an autopsy.
Ellis John is in custody at the Marion County Jail, and his bond has been set at $1.5 million.
Chief Michael Kelly indicated this is an isolated domestic incident and not a threat to the community in any way.
“Love shouldn’t hurt,” Kelly said.
There are tons of resources for victims of domestic violence. The CPD has a trained advocate as does the District Attorney’s office. Victims and witnesses are urged to reach out.
The Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-SAFE (7233). For deaf /hard of hearing, the number is (800) 787-3224. Witnesses and loved ones can call the hotline to report domestic violence.
This is a developing story.
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