Emily Jo Heckler, of Hambleton, has been charged with one felony count of murder. According to the criminal complaint, on Friday, April 13 at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Tucker County 911 Communications Center received a call from Marion Heckler at 2049 Mackeyville Rd in Hambleton stating that her step-daughter, Emily Heckler, had just been released from the hospital and that she was afraid that Emily was going to hurt herself or someone else and that she was allegedly out of control.
Deputy C.A. Teter of the Tucker County Sheriff’s office attempted to contact the victim on her cell phone while en route to the residence. Teter arrived at the residence a short time later where he observed a woman lying in the driveway.
The county medical examiner, Heather Harper, was contacted. The weapon and scene were secured by officers.
After being advised of her Miranda Rights the suspect allegedly stated to Teter that she has an argument with her stepmom allegedly stabbed her multiple times.