Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Wife, 4 In-Laws
Doug Simpson
ABC News
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US):
A man gunned down four of his in-laws during a morning church service Sunday, abducted his wife and then shot her death before he was captured nearby, authorities said.
Church members wept as they watched investigators examine evidence and search for clues. Anthony Bell, 25, of Baton Rouge, was arrested at an apartment complex, where his wife was found dead, police said.
It was unclear whether Erica Bell, 24, was killed at the complex, police said. Her three children, including an infant, also taken from The Ministry of Jesus Christ church were found safe, officials said.
Erica Bell's mother, church pastor Claudia Brown, was wounded and was in serious condition at a hospital, police said, but would not provide further details.
Jeffrey Howard said his mother had been shot in the back of the head.
Anthony Bell faces charges of murder, attempted murder and kidnapping.
Police and relatives said those killed were Erica Bell's grandparents, Leonard Howard, 78, and Gloria Howard, 72; her great aunt, Deloris McGrew, 68; and a cousin Darlene Mills, 47.
May 22, 2006
Doug Simpson
ABC News
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US):
A man gunned down four of his in-laws during a morning church service Sunday, abducted his wife and then shot her death before he was captured nearby, authorities said.
Church members wept as they watched investigators examine evidence and search for clues. Anthony Bell, 25, of Baton Rouge, was arrested at an apartment complex, where his wife was found dead, police said.
It was unclear whether Erica Bell, 24, was killed at the complex, police said. Her three children, including an infant, also taken from The Ministry of Jesus Christ church were found safe, officials said.
Erica Bell's mother, church pastor Claudia Brown, was wounded and was in serious condition at a hospital, police said, but would not provide further details.
Jeffrey Howard said his mother had been shot in the back of the head.
Anthony Bell faces charges of murder, attempted murder and kidnapping.
Police and relatives said those killed were Erica Bell's grandparents, Leonard Howard, 78, and Gloria Howard, 72; her great aunt, Deloris McGrew, 68; and a cousin Darlene Mills, 47.
May 22, 2006
