Amanda Atkins was shot to death at 275 Deer Trail on Oct. 23, and her husband James Michael Atkins was found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds by SWAT team members at 454 Deer Trail later that day. The Newton County Coroner’s office released the identity of the deceased early this week. According to reports, Amanda was shot Friday morning, and Newton County Coroner Tommy Davis said James died of self-inflicted gun shot wounds.