Topline: He has been charged with murder and concealing the death.
Published: March 14, 2025 7:30 am ET
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COVINGTON, GA — A Georgia man is accused of murder after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in a lake.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Travis Abbott was arrested in connection with the homicide of Collette Sease, 54.
He has been charged with murder and concealing the death.
The investigation into the death of Sease began on March 3, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning in a lake off Georgia Highway 212 in Covington, Georgia.
However, a preliminary investigation determined the victim’s death was a homicide.
On March 10, 2025, Newton County investigators, along with assisting agencies, executed a search warrant at a residence on Broadnax Mill Road in Walton County. As a result, investigators arrested Abbott, who was the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
Abbott is being held at the Walton County Detention Center and will be transferred to the Newton County Detention Center at a later date.
The investigation is still active at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: March 14, 2025 7:30 am ET
COVINGTON, GA — A Georgia man is accused of murder after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in a lake.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Travis Abbott was arrested in connection with the homicide of Collette Sease, 54.
He has been charged with murder and concealing the death.
The investigation into the death of Sease began on March 3, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning in a lake off Georgia Highway 212 in Covington, Georgia.
However, a preliminary investigation determined the victim’s death was a homicide.
On March 10, 2025, Newton County investigators, along with assisting agencies, executed a search warrant at a residence on Broadnax Mill Road in Walton County. As a result, investigators arrested Abbott, who was the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
Abbott is being held at the Walton County Detention Center and will be transferred to the Newton County Detention Center at a later date.
The investigation is still active at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Woman Found Dead in Lake
He has been charged with murder and concealing the death.
By Jacob Charles
Published: March 14, 2025 7:30 am ET
COVINGTON, GA — A Georgia man is accused of murder after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in a lake.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Travis Abbott was arrested in connection with the homicide of Collette Sease, 54.
He has been charged with murder and concealing the death.
The investigation into the death of Sease began on March 3, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning in a lake off Georgia Highway 212 in Covington, Georgia.
However, a preliminary investigation determined the victim’s death was a homicide.
On March 10, 2025, Newton County investigators, along with assisting agencies, executed a search warrant at a residence on Broadnax Mill Road in Walton County. As a result, investigators arrested Abbott, who was the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
Abbott is being held at the Walton County Detention Center and will be transferred to the Newton County Detention Center at a later date.
The investigation is still active at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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