GUYTON, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is hearing from neighbors following the arrest of a woman accused of murdering her husband in Guyton.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jennifer Underwood of Guyton Tuesday.

She is charged with murder in the death of her husband – Johnathan Underwood.

The case is now first homicide the city of Guyton has seen in years.

Neighbors say the couple recently moved into the home and they did not notice any signs leading up to Tuesday’s murder.

We also spoke to people in the Guyton community who call this an uncommon tragedy for the area.

“I’ve lived in this area for many years and I’ve never had a problem or never felt unsafe,” said Joey Warenzak, Guyton resident.

Locals in the area said they were shocked to find out about a violent crime in the area.

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