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Written by: E. George
Published August 2, 2024 @ 10:45 AM ET
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. – A 35-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two family members to death. The incident occurred around midnight on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, leading to the deaths of Shirley Doulin, 62, and James Doulin, 61.
The suspect, Holly Marie Scott, has been charged with two counts of felony murder and is currently being held without bond at the Chatham County Detention Center.
According to reports from the Bloomingdale Police Department, officers responded to a call about a stabbing at 45 Morgan Road Lot 3. Upon arrival, they discovered Shirley Doulin and James Doulin suffering from critical wounds.
Shirley Doulin was pronounced dead at the scene, while James Doulin succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a nearby hospital.
Officers apprehended Scott shortly after the stabbing at a QuikTrip gas station on Little Neck Road. The arrest followed a brief search by police, who had been investigating the crime scene.
The motive behind the stabbing remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. As of now, authorities have not disclosed how the victims and the suspect are related, though family members have confirmed that they are indeed connected. Updates will be provided as they become available.