Mercer County deputies say woman died after fight over cigarette lighter leash

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Mercer County sheriff’s deputies have charged a Bluefield woman in the death of another Bluefield woman.

Crystal Copley (WVRJA)

Deputies said Crystal Copley, 36, and Debbie Olivo, 62, were fighting Monday over a cigarette lighter leash at a residence on old Bramwell Road when Copley allegedly shoved Olivo into a brick wall on the porch.

Authorities said Copley took off and Olivo called 911. During the call, Olivo fell to the ground unconscious. She was pronounced dead a short time later.

Copley was arrested and charged with second degree murder. She’s being held in the Southern Regional Jail on $100,000 bail.





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