Three arrests made in connection to Panama City Beach double homicide
Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victims were pronounced dead on the scene.
'The two victims in this case are related. The two victims in this case are really young. And there's nothing we can say to speak towards this tragic act of violence,' Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said.
The primary suspect in the case was identified as 26-year-old Milan McKelvey, who Chief Talamantez says resided at that location. Talamantez says McKelvey was in a relationship with one of the victims, and had a history of domestic violence.
'Our records and investigative efforts show that he had recently that we have recently arrested him for domestic battery by strangulation on one of the victims. About two weeks prior to this incident, he was arrested for this case, sent to the county jail, and he posted bond on that case on March 13th. The court issued him a no contact order, which obviously he paid no he didn't pay no mind to,' Talamantez said.
BREAKING: Primary suspect arrested in Panama City Beach homicide
Police say McKelvey fled the scene in his vehicle and left it in a Publix parking lot on Highway 98.His stepfather, Marwan Gordon, picked up his car and began driving into Walton County.
At 6:33 p.m., deputies with the Walton County Sheriff's office located McKelvey's vehicle.Gordon was arrested and charged with accessory to capital murder.
He was transported to the Walton County Jail. Further investigation revealed that McKelvey was picked up by his mother, Tangela McKelvey, on the west end of Panama City Beach.
'If somebody calls you and says, 'I just killed somebody and I need get out of town,' I think you should call the police and not pick them up,' Talamantez said.
Police say they began to drive north towards Alabama. They were apprehended by the Montgomery Sheriff's office at approximately 10:30 p.m.
'Both Mr. McKelvey and his mother were taken into custody without incident. They are currently being held in Montgomery County, Alabama. Mr. McKelvey is being charged with two open counts of murder. His mother is being charged with accessory to capital murder,' Talamantez said.
Talamantez says they are both awaiting extradition.
'They are still currently up there processing evidence, primarily the vehicle and we hope to have them back in bay county to answer for their crimes relatively quick,' Talamantez added.
This is still an active investigation. If you have any information please call the Panama City Beach Police Department at (850) 233-5000.
The family of one of the victims has started a GoFundMe. To donate, click here.
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