07-16-2013, 11:13 PM
The case against the suspects...
Confession:
After receiving an anonymous tip, Brunswick police searched for hours before tracking down Dominique Lang, 15, who allegedly admitted to being involved in the attempted robbery. The cooperative teen then allegedly led authorities to the alleged shooter, De’Marquis Elkins, 17, as he was walking to his sister Sabrina Elkins’ home for breakfast.
Sherry West had identified one of the suspects from a photo line-up and police also reportedly used school attendance records to narrow down the suspect pool.
Elkins' family and the murder weapon:
On March 23rd, Katrina Elkins, 33, the teen’s aunt (pictured below left), and his mother, Karimah Elkins, 36 (pictured below right), lead investigators to a small pond where they found a .22 caliber revolver, Glynn County police Chief Matt Doering told the Associated Press.
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The aunt initially told the police that the 17 year old was eating breakfast at her house and couldn't have been involved. The two women were arrested for lying to authorities and evidence tampering and both posted $1,104 bail on the charges.
The charges against the teen suspects:
Elkins and Lang were indicted and charged with 11 and 7 counts of murder respectively. They escaped the death penalty only because they are minors, according to District Attorney Jackie Johnson.
Elkins is also being charged with another failed robbery attempt. On March 11th, he allegedly pointed his gun at Wilfredo Calix-Flores, demanding his cell phone and wallet before shooting Flores in the arm.
Confession:
After receiving an anonymous tip, Brunswick police searched for hours before tracking down Dominique Lang, 15, who allegedly admitted to being involved in the attempted robbery. The cooperative teen then allegedly led authorities to the alleged shooter, De’Marquis Elkins, 17, as he was walking to his sister Sabrina Elkins’ home for breakfast.
Sherry West had identified one of the suspects from a photo line-up and police also reportedly used school attendance records to narrow down the suspect pool.
Elkins' family and the murder weapon:
On March 23rd, Katrina Elkins, 33, the teen’s aunt (pictured below left), and his mother, Karimah Elkins, 36 (pictured below right), lead investigators to a small pond where they found a .22 caliber revolver, Glynn County police Chief Matt Doering told the Associated Press.
The aunt initially told the police that the 17 year old was eating breakfast at her house and couldn't have been involved. The two women were arrested for lying to authorities and evidence tampering and both posted $1,104 bail on the charges.
The charges against the teen suspects:
Elkins and Lang were indicted and charged with 11 and 7 counts of murder respectively. They escaped the death penalty only because they are minors, according to District Attorney Jackie Johnson.
Elkins is also being charged with another failed robbery attempt. On March 11th, he allegedly pointed his gun at Wilfredo Calix-Flores, demanding his cell phone and wallet before shooting Flores in the arm.