Cause of death determined in murder of Shannon Hammock

Coroner Fowler reveals cause of death in homicide case

ALBANY, GA- Following August 13th’s homicide involving 45 year old, Shannon Hammock, Dougherty County Coroner, Michael Fowler told South Georgia Television News that she ultimately died from blunt force trauma to the head and strangulation.

Specifics on whether a weapon was used to enforce the trauma or strangulation is unknown.

Hammocks body is still at the crime lab being examined to determine if sexual assault was involved.

Her body was found half naked in the backyard of an Albany residence. Officials say Hammock’s body was dumped over the fence of the home owners backyard and was found Saturday morning by a neighbor at around 8 a.m.

The person(s) responsible for the murder of Shannon Hammock has not been found. If you have any information regarding this homicide investigation, you are asked to call the Albany Police Department, (229) 431-2100 or  CrimeStoppers at (229)-436-TIPS if you wish to remain anonymous.

This investigation is ongoing, more updates to come when they are received.