Nationwide — Jeremyah Campbell, a 22-year-old African American man from West Melbourne, Florida, is accused of fatally taking pictures his grandparents and injuring a neighbor. Authorities stated he later claimed that God advised him to commit the crime.
Deputies stated Campbell shot and killed the Rev. George White, 83, and Mary White, 81, inside their house. A neighbor was additionally shot however survived the assault. Campbell was arrested shortly after and charged with two counts of homicide.
In keeping with WESH, the arrest affidavit reveals deputies discovered Campbell “sobbing uncontrollably and shouting a stream of incoherent phrases.” He allegedly advised officers that “God advised him to ship his grandparents to him.”
Investigators reported that Campbell appeared disoriented when taken into custody. A search warrant famous he was sweating, had dilated pupils, and described weird visions. He claimed to see a cyclops and stated Devil was inside his head.
Relations advised detectives that Campbell had argued together with his grandparents earlier that night. The dispute reportedly stemmed from suspicions that he was below the affect of an unknown drug on the time.
Campbell is at present being held on the Brevard County Jail with out bond because the investigation continues.
