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Man accused of murdering wife to have first court appearance

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Charles McKinney will have his first court appearance Thursday. Charles McKinney will have his first court appearance Thursday.
FAYETTEVILL, TN (WAFF) -

Charles McKinney had his fist court appearance in Fayetteville, Tennessee Thursday.

The judge said McKinney will be appointed a public defender due to lack of assets. McKinney said his family may be hiring an attorney.

McKinney is charged with murdering his wife, Courtney McKinney. Police said McKinney shot his wife inside their apartment on Wilson Park Monday.

Investigators have not released a possible motive yet.

WAFF will bring updates as they become available.

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