Huron Murder Victim's Name Released
Published: March 1, 2009, 3:30 PM
Authorities have released the name of the victim in a Huron murder.
The victim is 20-year-old Brittney Chua of Woonsocket.
42-year-old Shannon Flowers of Huron was arrested Saturday for first degree murder. Beadle County State's Attorney Michael Moore says charges will be filed against Flowers on Monday.
Authorities say Chua's body was found early Saturday morning after a tip from an aquaintance of Flowers lead them to the city compost site in Huron.
Moore says the victim was killed on Thursday and that an autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.
The Division of Criminal investigation, Beadle County Sheriff's Office, and Huron Police Department continue to investigate.
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