News Topic: Billings

Monday October 12 2009

Billings Murder Suspects Face Death Penalty

Prosecutors announced Monday they will seek the death penalty for four of the seven men accused of murdering a Beulah, Florida couple during a home invasion July 9. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Thursday August 27 2009

Inside The Billings’ Murders

New evidence made public Thursday offers the first look inside the home where Byrd and Melanie Billings were shot to death during a home invasion. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by carl: Although I’m against having the photos shown on all the networks indiscriminately,you make a very good point!It would really be disappointing while… 1 Responses »
Sunday August 23 2009

Documents Reveal Links Between Murder Suspects

Documents released by prosecutors reveal some of the links between the seven suspects accused of killing Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »
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Friday August 21 2009

Billings Murder: Crime Scene Photos Public

Surveillance pictures and crime scene photos will be made public in the Billings murder investigation. All eight defendants were in the courtroom when the judge announced the ruling. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by minimay87: I agree. Sitting through the trial is going to be painful and heart wrenching enough. During a trial I had attended my family ask the courts to let us… 2 Responses »
Monday August 17 2009

Statements, Evidence Released In Billings Murder Case

Prosecutors released nearly 800 pages of discovery documents in the Billings murder investigation, including dozens of statements from people close to the suspects. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bornnbama: With this man’s background that is now coming out, and it seems that his past dealings could have very well his dimise.  Wasn’t his background… 2 Responses »
Thursday August 13 2009

Billings’ Family Wants Evidence Sealed

The children of Byrd and Melanie Billings are asking a judge to block the release of video and pictures from the murder scene. more »
4:21 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by kcity78: Enough, already! This is no more or less significant than any other murder in this country. Let’s move on. There are other causes and terrible things… view »
Thursday August 06 2009

Person of Interest Questioned, Arrested

New information in the home invasion murders of a Beulah, Florida couple. more »
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by carl: Keeps getting deeper doesn’t it? I wouldn’t be surprised to hear this was now mob related. view »
Wednesday July 29 2009

Air Force Staff Sergeant Denied Bond

A judge denied bond for an Air Force Staff Sergeant accused in a home invasion and double homicide. more »
4:44 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Tuesday July 28 2009

Stallworth Booked In Florida

One of the seven suspects charged in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple has been extradited. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Wednesday July 22 2009

Billings’ Attorney: “The Entire Story Will Be Told”

An attorney representing the Billings family says speculation is harmful to the investigation and to the grieving family. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Tuesday July 21 2009

Gonzalez Jr. The “Sole Shooter” In The Billings Murder

BREAKING NEWS Fredrick Thornton and several other suspects told investigators Leonard Gonzalez Jr was the sole shooter in the murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »
12:04 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by BamaBob: Anything new going on with this one?  Saw the following on the fox site: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536010,00.html?test=latestnews 23 Responses »
Monday July 20 2009

Suspect’s Mom : “I Love My Baby”

An Alabama judge takes the first step in extraditing one of the seven suspects charged with the murders of a Florida panhandle couple. more »
5:24 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I would have to say yes…I think they had planned to kill them. then again its a toss up because they after all did go in completely covered. I think… 3 Responses »

Suspect’s Wife Talking To Investigators

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings will talk to investigators today. more »
9:08 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mustuknow: somehow I think that might be their last fairytale photo together….  I do not think they allow professional photographers for booking photos!!! view »
Friday July 17 2009

Fla. Murder Suspect’s Criminal Past

Documents Obtained By CBS News Shed Light On Lead Suspect's Rap Sheet.. more »
8:31 AM
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By CBS News
Comment by BamaBob: What was the case against Wiggins about?  That leaves a big hole in this story. 1 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Three Arrests In Billings Murders

Authorities have three people in custody they say were involved in the deaths of Byrd and Melanie Billings. Two have been charged with murder. more »
12:25 AM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just seen on fox news they have a fourth one charged keep it going justice for the children. Alabamaoutlaw 3 Responses »
Saturday July 11 2009

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Finds Van

The ECSO says they believe they’ve found the van and are talking to two people of interest in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just don’t think they have confession’s or enough info to seal the case yet,Suspects yes i believe they have suspecs just haven’t had… 3 Responses »

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