Georgia murder suspect commits suicide in Alabama

ATLANTA — Police say a murder suspect has committed suicide.

According to Atlanta police, officers secured an arrest warrant for Bruce Gaines, 49, on a murder charge. Gaines was accused of stabbing his girlfriend, 51-year-old Phyllis Frazier, to death on June 22. Frazier's body was discovered in a yard.

The killing occurred at 1454 Mims St. SW, police said. Police said Gaines committed suicide in Annison, Alabama.