CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – A suspect connected to an arson and drug investigation out of Madison County on Tuesday was found dead during a search in the Welti area.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman County deputies were contacted Tuesday by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office about two suspects — Kristin Slayton and Christopher Robertson — wanted on arson and drug charges in Madison County. Authorities said the pair was believed to be in Cullman County.
Authorities say they then responded to a structure fire near County Road 765. Investigators believed the suspects could be nearby, as one of them owns property in the area.
During a search of the property, deputies found Kristin Slayton dead, Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said…