George Birmingham Arrested in Alabama Double Killing, Facing 1 Capital Murder Count
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 19
George Birmingham Arrested in Alabama Double Killing, Facing 1 Capital Murder Count
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 19
Summary
George Birmingham, 46, was arrested early Sunday after Justin and Lena Elrod were found dead at their Reform, Alabama, home around 12:15 a.m. following a reported burglary.
Court records say Birmingham killed Lena Elrod with an electric saw and stabbed or struck Justin Elrod in the head with a metallic object; he also is suspected in a separate earlier burglary.
Authorities have not established a motive, though the Pickens County Sheriff's Office described Birmingham as an acquaintance of the couple.
Facebook posts reviewed by Fox News Digital show Birmingham had publicly described the Elrods as close friends for years, including a June 16 post saying, "I love you guys!"
Birmingham faces 1 count of capital murder, 2 counts of murder, burglary and drug-related charges, with a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 20.