Gwinnett County

Investigators: Man accused of killing his aunt, fleeing to Florida confesses

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police said they have made an arrest in the death of a 63-year-old woman found dead on Monday.

Police said David Neel Clark has been charged with murder in the death of Dorothy D'Anna.

Authorities said Clark is D'Anna's nephew.

D'Anna was found dead in her bed, covered by a blanket, and it appeared that a pillow had been pushed over her face. He said she also appeared to be bruised.

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Clark was arrested in Walton County, Florida and then transported to Gwinnett County where police said he confessed to the crime.

“He then pretty much pretty come clean as far as what occurred in there. I won’t' get into the specifics of it before the detective testifies in court but he did confess,” said Gwinnett County police Sgt. Jake Smith.

Channel 2 Action News obtained video of Clark being booked into the Gwinnett County Jail Friday night.

"At this point, we don't know what led to the homicide," Smith said.