FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A grand jury on Thursday indicted a 46-year-old man on a charge of first-degree murder in his ex-wife's death, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.
Michael Cummings was arrested Jan. 15 on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of 44-year-old Faith Lorraine Cummings who deputies said was found beaten and strangled at her Palm Coast home Jan. 11.
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“At the time of the arrest, we had probable cause to arrest Michael Cummings for second-degree
murder,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We had hoped that the investigation and court proceedings would result in an increased charge, which happened today. I hope this brings some peace to Faith’s family.”
Cummings was served with the new charge at the Flagler County jail, where he has been held since January without bond.