Family members and friends took to social media to share their condolences over the passing of Blake Ricketts, one of two Alabama men found murdered in a vehicle in east Limestone. He was 21.
Ricketts, whose full name was Damian Blake Ricketts, was found dead along with, Devin Edward Richard, 22, of Huntsville. Investigators say both men had multiple gunshot wounds.
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The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested Jacob Copeland, 19, of Madison and charged him with double murder.
Investigators say Copeland killed the two men who were found shot to death inside a vehicle Thursday morning. The car was located parked on the driveway of an east Limestone County home that had no connection to the men.
Deputies were called to the home on Analicia Drive around 7:00 Thursday morning after the homeowners noticed the car with the victims inside. Those victims have been identified as Damian Blake Ricketts, 21, of Hazel Green, and Devin Edward Richard, 22, of Huntsville. Investigators say both men had multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence led investigators to Copeland, who, they say, had last contact with the victims. Deputies then went to his home where they say he tried to run away. They caught him a short time later. source
Condolences for the young man poured out on social media:
Copeland is being held in the Limestone County Jail. No bond has been set at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.