Former principal accused of killing wife found dead in South Carolina home

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — A former high school principal in South Carolina who was accused of killing his wife has been found dead

News outlets report 65-year-old James Yarborough was pronounced dead Thursday at his home in Folly Beach.

The coroner’s office says his cause of death is pending.

Yarborough had reported his wife missing last September after she never returned from a walk.

Her body was later found in a wooded area.

Yarborough had faced several charges including murder. He was released on bond in November and placed on house arrest.

He was formerly the principal at Summerville High School.

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