The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after a domestic violence death investigation.

A call came into 911 about a violent domestic incident.

The information received was that a female was being assaulted with a hammer by a male suspect. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies made contact with the female victim who was determined to be deceased by medical personnel. Deputies and investigators received information from witnesses that the suspect had fled the area on foot.

After a four-hour search, a law enforcement drone located the suspect hiding in a wooded area nearby.

Investigators arrested Cory James Slaughter, 29, and he is being held at the Bartow County Jail for Murder and other related charges which are pending the continuing investigation.

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