nancy schaefer

nancy schaefer - Few details were available Saturday, the day after they found the bodies of the couple. That could be weeks before they have autopsy results, the Habersham County coroner said Saturday Kasey McEntire AJC.

Meanwhile, condolences and tributes continued to pour in from legislators and others.

"I was privileged to serve with Nancy for several years in the State Senate and thanked his good heart and desire to serve the people of Georgia. Nita and I will be praying for the Schaefer family around and ask the Lord to give them peace that surpasses all understanding at this difficult time, "Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, said in a statement.

GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the AJC will be a thorough investigation of what happened. He could not say who might have been the shooter. Six players and two technicians GBI crime scene were at the site of the Schaefer house in Habersham County Friday night.

The announcement was made about 7:30 pm Friday in the floor of the Georgia General Assembly.

Sen. Don Thomas, a doctor and he said he knew the couple, said he believed that Bruce Schaefer, 74, had cancer.