MORGAN CO., Alabama (WAF) – A Priceville man accused of killing his ex-wife has been transferred to another jail, according to jail records.

Zachery Merriman was transferred from the Lawrence County Jail to the Morgan County Jail on Tuesday, according to Morgan County Sheriff’s Office jail records.

Merriman was being held in the Lawrence County Jail. for assault and robbery. The Priceville Police Department obtained a warrant last week against Merriman in connection with the shooting death of his ex-wife Kimberly Ricks.

Authorities said Ricks was found shot to death the morning of Oct. 20.

Ricks’ family said she requested a protective order against Merriman in the past, but was denied.

Merriman is charged with manslaughter and is being held without bail.

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