George Birmingham Charged in 2 Alabama Killings, Faces Capital Murder at 46
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
George Birmingham Charged in 2 Alabama Killings, Faces Capital Murder at 46
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
George Birmingham, 46, was arrested after Justin and Lena Elrod were found dead around 12:15 a.m. Sunday at their home in Reform, Alabama.
Court records say Birmingham is charged with one count of capital murder, two counts of murder, burglary and drug offenses after allegedly killing the couple before a burglary inside the house.
Authorities accused him of killing Lena Elrod with an electric saw and stabbing or striking Justin Elrod in the head with a metallic object; investigators have not established a motive.
The sheriff's office said Birmingham was an acquaintance of the Elrods, while friends and local officials remembered Justin Elrod, a military veteran and prison worker, as a humble hard worker.