Two Arrested for Double Murder, Burning Body in Columbus

Two sets of handcuffs.
Two sets of handcuffs.

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), have arrested 24-year-old Miranda King and 42-year-old Robert Beine.

Both are charged with murder and gross abuse of a corpse in connection with the homicide of 42-year-old William Hamblin.

The victim was found on July 8, in the 1600 block of S. High St., where officers had been dispatched to investigate a report of a burning body.

King and Beine were taken into custody after fleeing from officers in south Columbus.

Both suspects are currently in custody and are awaiting further legal proceedings.

Two Arrested for Double Murder, Burning Body in Columbus