DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta police say a 78-year-old man is in custody, accused of stabbing his roommate to death and leaving the body in a closet.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (https://on-ajc.com/2iawfON ) reports Cleaster Atkins was charged with murder after he turned up with blood on his head, clothes and hands at a gas station nearby.
Authorities said Tuesday that police found the body of 64-year-old Kiwanis Brownlee on Monday after responding to the home around 3:30 a.m. A responding officer wrote in a report that blood was found in the living room, bathroom and a bedroom.
Police said a motive has not been determined.
Atkins is being held without bond. It was unknown if he’s represented by an attorney.
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Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, https://www.ajc.com
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