A coroner’s jury has ruled the death of a Shelbyville woman a homicide. Initially, investigators did not suspect foul play in the death of Carol Hurley, but autopsy and toxicology tests led a forensic pathologist to suspect she died of “a traumatic means.” Dr. Scott Denton said he found serious head injuries, and that trauma had caused bleeding in the brain. A deep bruising on the neck and burst eye vessels also pointed to a choking attempt. According to testimony, Hurley had epilepsy and used barbiturates, but the injuries did not appear to be the result of seizures. The investigation continues
Shelbyville Woman’s Death Now Ruled a Homicide
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Jan 3, 2018 | 4:57 PM