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Killing of South Carolina couple and their dog unsolved 5 months later

Investigators have not made any arrests in the killing and are asking for any additional information to help them determine who killed the couple and why.
Credit: WXIA

MARION, S.C. — A sheriff's office in South Carolina said it needs help figuring out who killed a woman, her husband and their dog in a home five months ago.

Someone called 911 to report they heard gunshots near the Marion County home on Oct. 3 and at least one of their neighbors appeared to be dead, investigators said.

Officers then found Cathy Diane Thompkins, 45; her husband John Michael Thompkins, 49; and their dog “Tipsy” all shot to death. deputies said in a news release.

Investigators have not made any arrests in the killing and are asking for any additional information to help them determine who killed the couple and why.

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