Domestic Violence Ends In Woman's Death

February 10, 1996 - 4:32 p.m. EST

Durham police are investigating that city's fourth murder this year. It came as a result of a fight between a couple living in a Bogarde St. apartment complex.

The violence led to the death of 29-year-old Stephanie Keith.

Police say 32-year-old Maryland Hayes hit Keith with a hammer, then fled the scene and headed towards Virginia.

He reportedly returned Saturday morning and turned himself in to police