Suspect in Conn. double murder in police custody

McDONOUGH — A man suspected in a double murder in Connecticut who was recently seen in McDonough has turned himself in to police without incident.

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Russell Smith, 44, of Windsor, Conn., gave up to authorities Thursday morning at about 7 a.m., ending a nationwide manhunt. The Marshals Service had issued a lookout for Smith on Aug. 3 stating he was last seen in McDonough on July 31 and posted a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. That same day, the Marshals were contacted by associates and friends on Smith’s behalf for him to surrender.