A man who has lived most of his life in Elmore County was denied bond in his murder case.
Zachary Lee, 34, of Tallassee, is accused of shooting his wife Bethany Lee in their home on Highway 14 in the early morning hours of May 24. Details of the shooting and prior domestic violence issues were brought to life in an Aniah’s Law hearing in front of Elmore County District Court Judge Glen Goggans.
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