Robert Higdon

~Murdered August 1, 2011

~Age 58
~Hometown: Augusta, GA

A high-heeled shoe is the alleged murder weapon in a recent Georgia domestic homicide. Police say Robert Higdon, 58, died in the early hours of August 1, after his live-in girlfriend, Thelma Carter, 46, hit him on the head with her shoe. The altercation followed an argument over the couple's puppy. Alcohol is said to have been a factor in the incident.

Carter was charged with one count of murder and is being held without bond. She has admitted to hitting Higdon with her shoe. Initial autopsy results, however, were inconclusive as to Higdon's cause of death. Additional toxicology tests will be performed.

Higdon had a grown daughter, who lives in South Carolina. Other surviving family members include his parents, brother, and a niece and nephew.


Thelma Carter

Sources
The Augusta Chronicle, Aug 1, 2011
The Augusta Chronicle, Aug 2, 2011 [obit]
WJBF-TV, Aug 1-2, 2011
WAGT-TV, Aug 12, 2011

~Posted August 23, 2011

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Memorial contributions may be made to Hamp Pope Recovery Fund, c/o Hale House, 402 Walker Street, Augusta, GA 30901. [Source: obit]