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Funeral home to cover costs for 6-year-old girl allegedly killed by father

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ANSON COUNTY — The owner of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service told Channel 9 that he is going to cover the funeral cost for a six-year-old girl who was allegedly killed by her father.

The tragedy happened early Monday morning in Anson County.

Investigators said Michael Roach threatened the girl’s mother, took the girl, Mianna, and led deputies on a chase.

Roach crashed and then shot and killed Mianna before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.

At last check, he was still in critical condition.


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