Man drops dead from heart attack while disposing body of murdered girlfriend, officials say

30 Jun 2026 • 5:00 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man drops dead from heart attack while disposing body of murdered girlfriend, officials say

  • Authorities in Lanett, Alabama, discovered the bodies of Daniel Robbins, 44, and Jessica Folds, 47, in a wooded area on June 10.
  • An autopsy confirmed Folds was strangled to death, and investigators believe Robbins was responsible for her killing.
  • District Attorney Mike Segrest stated that Robbins died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of Folds' body.
  • The couple's bodies were found after deputies responded to an abandoned, running vehicle with drag marks leading into the woods.
  • Robbins reportedly had a pre-existing heart condition, and authorities have not yet shared a motive for the killing.

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