Crime & Safety

Body Found in Broad River, Husband Charged with Murder

Cindy Marie Koon of Prosperity was found in the river on Friday.

The body of a 42-year-old Newberry County woman was found in the Broad River on Friday. Now, her husband has been charged with her death, The State reports. 

Cindy Marie Koon had been beaten and stabbed, and died from a cut throat. Allen Lee Koon was arrested after officials searched his home. The two had a history of domestic violence. 

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