Georgia Man Accused of Killing, Burning Wife: Cops

Around the same time detectives were arresting Hardin, detectives in Georgia discovered a shallow grave in a wooded area behind the suspect’s home.

Investigators said they were able to locate the partially burned remains of Hardin’s wife, Carrie Hardin, underneath debris, and they allegedly found evidence of gunshot wounds.

The victim leaves behind two children, who are now in the care of family members, officials said.