Story Summary | ‘I just killed my parents,’ Peoria man confesses to murder, court docs state
- Police responded to a 911 call from a man who said he had just killed his parents.
- When officers arrived at the scene, they found the son sitting on the curb outside the house. He reportedly told them he had shot his parents in their bedroom and left the gun on the bed.
- Officers entered the house and discovered the bodies both with gunshot wounds to the head. They also found a .38 caliber revolver on the bed.
- The suspect was arrested and taken to the police station, where he reportedly waived his Miranda rights and gave a detailed confession. He reportedly said he had been arguing with his parents over money and other issues, and decided to kill them while they were sleeping.
- He allegedly said he took the gun from his father’s closet, went into their bedroom, and shot them each once in the head. He then reportedly called 911 and waited for the police to arrive.
- He allegedly showed no remorse or emotion during his interview, and said he felt “nothing” after killing his parents.
- He was booked into jail on two counts of first-degree murder. His bond was set at $2 million.
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