COVINGTON, Ga. – The
Covington man accused in a Wednesday night triple shooting that left his wife
and stepdaughter dead will remain in jail for now after a hearing on his murder
charges Friday morning at the Newton County Jail.
VIDEO: Accused killer makes first appearance
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