Family of Couple in DV shooting release statement/SC

Family of Couple in DV shooting release statement/SC
Family of Couple in Domestic Violence Shooting Releases Statement (Newberry County) - A violent domestic dispute ended Friday night with one man dead and a woman in serious condition. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on Pine Hill Circle just outside the City of Newberry at approximately 8:40pm Friday night. Officers found a woman suffering significant wounds to her head, face, and upper body. The man was found dead in the bedroom from a gunshot wound. Major Todd Johnson of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office identified the dead man as Dennis Alvin Franklin, 63, of Pine Hill Circle, Newberry. The woman was identified as Cynthia D. Franklin, 59, of the same address. She was airlifted to Palmetto Richland Hospital where she is listed in serious condition. According to Major Johnson, there are obvious signs of a violent struggle in the home and that Cynthia was struck multiple times with a large stick. Cynthia also told authorities she was trying to get away and made it to the bedroom where the pistol was kept and shot her husband as he tried to attack her. Sheriff Lee Foster said that the Sheriff’s Office had already contacted Eighth Circuit Solicitor Jerry Peace and that the two agencies will work closely to review the facts and evidence in the case to determine what action, if any, should be taken. Johnson says that there are no reports of domestic violence in the home in the most recent system. This means, that since 2000, there have been no filed reports of domestic violence within the household. The family of the couple has released this statement: Mr. Franklin was killed during a violent attack against his wife of 41 years. She fought desperately to save her own life and by God’s grace she miraculously survived. Many knew Dennis Franklin had a drinking problem and that there were many years of verbal and physical abuse. He was a functioning alcoholic but was very abusive when he drank. Mr. Franklin retired from Bell South in October 2006 with 41 years of service. He served in the National Guard for 28 years. He was a good provider to his family, a dedicated worker, a loving father and grandfather. The family wishes for your prayers and for Mrs. Franklin’s physical and emotional healing caused by this traumatic experience and tragedy. http://www.wltx.com/includes/email.aspx

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