Police: Cobb County woman arrested for strangling relative to death

COBB COUNTY, Ga — A Cobb County woman is behind bars after she murdered a relative by strangling, according to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department.

The incident, which happened shortly after 5 a.m. on Friday, occurred on Loch Highland Pass in Roswell, according to deputies.

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Gretchen Fortney faces three charges, including aggravated assault with intent to murder, aggravated assault strangulation and murder.

According to the warrant, Martha Fortney had marks around their neck with what appeared to be the belt from a robe.

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The two women’s exact relationship remains unclear from the arrest warrant.

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