ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama woman is in custody on a murder charge connected to the discovery in March of her sister’s decomposing body.
Atmore police on Sunday arrested Josephine Gaines, 34, who was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation, al.com reported. Police said Gaines was found to have an outstanding murder warrant and was taken into custody, authorities said.
As officers were taking her to the city jail, police said she ran but was captured after a brief foot chase.
The murder charge stems from a March 26 discovery at a mobile home. Police went to the address on a burglary-in-progress call and found someone had forcibly entered the home. During a search, officers found the body. Dental records and a forensic investigation later revealed the body was that of Vandoren Daily, who police said was Gaines’ sister.
Investigators said Gaines was responsible for Daily, who was unable to care for herself, and had apparently been left alone in the mobile home for several months.
There was no word on whether Gaines has an attorney who could speak on her behalf.
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