WJBF · Aug 7, 2026 · Mike Lepp

Columbia County man charged with Murder after wife succumbs to injuries

A Columbia County man was charged with murder after his wife died from injuries from an assault last week.

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Augusta Press · Aug 8, 2026Columbia County woman dies a week after husband slammed her head into floor: CCSO(opens in new tab)
WRDW · Aug 7, 2026Harlem man charged with murder after wife dies from injuries(opens in new tab)
WJBF · Jul 31, 2026EMS transports unresponsive Harlem woman to hospital following Aggravated Assault, authorities say(opens in new tab)
Augusta Press · Jul 31, 2026Columbia County mother of 4 not expected to survive assault by husband(opens in new tab)

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Harlem man charged after deputies say wife was critically injured

Authorities said GoldCross paramedics found visible marks on Letavia Latimore's neck and face before taking her to Doctors Hospital around 1:30 a.m.

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Willie Thomas

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Columbia County, GA· Jul 30, 2026

Aggravated Assault

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