A California Highway Patrol captain was found dead in Tennessee, just days after a man was arrested in connection to the slaying of her missing, estranged husband, authorities say.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, authorities discovered the body of Julie Harding at her home in Celina, Tenn., Saturday.
Citing the CHP,The Sacramento Beereports Julie, 49, was a commander at the Yuba-Sutter office in northern California and was on administrative leave at the time of her death.
The TBI says Julie’s death does not appear to be a result of foul play. According toThe Bee, citing the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, she died from a gunshot wound, however it has not been confirmed if the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
CHP Capt. Julie Harding.California Highway Patrol/AP/Shutterstock
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According to a Kentucky State Police news release, Michael, 53, died from multiple gunshot wounds. His body was discovered at a home in Burkesville, Ky., about 20 miles from Celina.
On Dec. 8, authorities arrested Thomas O’Donnell in connection with Michael’s death, according to the release. O’Donnell, 60, was taken into custody at the Sacramento International Airport, the release reads. It was not immediately clear if O’Donnell has been charged with a crime. It is not clear if he has obtained a lawyer to comment on his behalf.
He is being held at the Sacramento County jail, where he awaits extradition back to Kentucky.
Julie was released that same day.
Two days later, she was found dead in her yard at her home in Tennessee.
Citing a CHP internal memo, authorities referred to Julie’s death as a suicide, according to the outlet.
The TBI continues to investigate.
source: people.com
