Alabama man charged in brutal murder of girlfriend who was found beaten to death in her apartment

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HOOVER, Alabama – Police in Hoover have arrested 32-year-old Cortez Lenarde Warren for the brutal murder of his girlfriend Madison Shea Pilkington, 25.

According to police: Saturday morning at 4:10 A.M., Hoover Police responded to The Halston apartment complex after a female was located unresponsive in her apartment by a family member. Her family had grown concerned after learning she had not shown up for work. Hoover Fire Medics responded and pronounced the victim deceased. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the victim as Madison Shea Pilkington, 25-years-old, from Hoover, Alabama. Evidence collected in the case revealed that Pilkington died as a result of an assault. The victim’s boyfriend was identified as the suspect and detectives took him into custody Saturday afternoon.

“She was beautiful both inside and out,’’ Dana Armstrong, Pilkington’s aunt told AL.com. “She was loved by everyone who knew her. It’s been such a shock”

AL.com reported the couple had been dating for less than a year and Pilkington died of blunt force trauma.

Warren, who has a history of domestic violence,  has been booked on charges of murder, tampering with evidence and unlawful marijuana possession.

The investigation is ongoing.

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