Last week in Rockford, Illinois, police arrested 24-year-old Omarrian T. Jones in connection with the bludgeoning deaths of an elderly Filipino couple, 77-year-old Reynato Cardino and his 75-year-old wife Leticia: Man arrested in deaths of Rockford couple.
About two dozen officers had been chasing Jones on foot, assisted by all-terrain vehicles, a canine unit and a loaned helicopter. They reportedly arrested him after he fell through some acoustic tiles in the ceiling of a business where he was hiding.
Jones apparently lost it and broke down during his first court appearance, crying and screaming. His mother was also in court, arrested on a charge of obstruction of justice for allegedly destroying evidence in the case: Double murder suspect's mom charged in case.
More here: Son, mother face charges in fatal beating. Meanwhile, Rockford community members are still shocked by the killings, and fondly remembered Reynato and Leticia Cardino: Friends say 'sweet' couple helped others.
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