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Woman charged in stabbing death

By Steve Burns
July 31, 2016

An Atlanta woman has been charged with the stabbing death of her boyfriend Saturday morning, police said.

Sandra Ann Reed, 50, is facing murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with her 55-year-old boyfriend’s death, police said. The couple apparently were arguing when the stabbing occurred.

The incident happened in the 1800 block of Myrtle Drive. The man’s name was not released.

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