US man charged with murder after grandmother’s body found stuffed in freezer
- Police said they believe Doris Cumming was injured in a fall and that instead of getting her medical attention, Keith Tincher wrapped her in plastic and placed her in a freezer
- Tincher, of Armuchee, Georgia was charged with murder, aggravated battery and concealing the death of another
US police say a man from northwest Georgia killed his grandmother by stuffing her in a freezer while she was still alive.
Floyd County Police discovered the body of Doris Cumming, 82, late on Thursday in the Armuchee home she shared with her grandson, 29-year-old Robert Keith Tincher III.
Tincher was charged with murder, aggravated battery and concealing the death of another. He remains in prison. It is unclear if he has a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.
Police said Cumming’s family believed she had moved out of the state, but grew concerned after not hearing from her and reported she might be missing.
Police said they believe that Cumming was injured in a fall in December and that instead of getting her medical attention, Tincher dragged her through the home. Criminal charges say Tincher “heard and saw numerous bones break.” He then wrapped her in plastic bags and placed her in a large freezer, with the charges saying Tincher “acknowledged her back broke going into the freezer.” Charges say there was “no altercation or provocation” leading up to the acts.