Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg said the Coast Guard dispatched two boats and a helicopter to search the water after getting a call for help about 6:30 p.m. Monday from Newport fire and police officials.

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The woman's 911 call reportedly came in about 6 p.m. Monday.

Newport Police Chief Mark Miranda said his detectives interviewed the woman, 34-year-old Jillian McCabe. She is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder and first-degree manslaughter.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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