Alabama couple found shot to death, bodies dumped in shed

Published 4:58 am Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Alabama officials are investigating the shooting deaths of a man and woman whose bodies were dumped on someone else’s property over the weekend.

AL.com reports the victims were discovered in a shed in the west Alabama town of Sawyerville, according to Hale County District Attorney Michael Jackson. The district attorney identified the victims as Devyn Sterling and Shalondria Grey-Chavers. Both were 24.

Investigators believe the couple were shot to death Friday night and then dumped in the shed some time over the weekend. A 16-year-old has been charged with capital murder, and Jackson said more arrests are forthcoming.

Officials provided few details about the investigation, but said they believe robbery could be the motive.