Multiple arrests made in Paulding County triple murder
Authorities were called to the scene of a triple murder at a home located at 251 Chesapeake Way on March 21. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection to a triple murder at a Paulding County home in late March, authorities announced Friday.
Justin Quartez Sims, 29, was arrested on April 6 in Rome, Georgia. A third suspect, 28-year-old Bridgette Skye Jones was taken into custody by Douglas County Sheriff's deputes on April 1.
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office previously announced the arrest of 26-year-old Carlos Favors-Battle for the deadly triple shooting on March 21 at a home on Chesapeake Way in Rockmart.
"To go into a home knowing you're going to rob these individuals, and it turns into a triple murder, you have to think there are some nefarious activities occurring," said Sgt. Henson with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office..
Authorities learned two men went to the home in an attempt to rob the three victims. The third suspect, Jones, was somewhere nearby and ‘had direct knowledge of the incident,’ officials said.
Police Sims was with Favors-Battle was inside the home during the time of the homicides.
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 26-year-old Carlos Favors-Battle for the deadly triple shooting on March 21 at a home on Chesapeake Way in Rockmart. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office)
One individual was found dead at the scene, while two victims later died at a hospital as a result of their injuries, police said. The victims have been identified as 42-year-old Clinton Matthew Aiola, 30-year-old Cody Daniel Fuller and 30-year-old Davauntee Anthony Ramsay.
MAN ARRESTED IN PAULDING COUNTY TRIPLE-MURDER, DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR SECOND SUSPECT
Favors-Battle is charged with three counts of felony malice murder, three counts of murder during the commission of a felony, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, three counts of felony aggravated assault with intent to rob and murder, felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and probation violation warrant.
Sims faces charges for three counts of felony malice murder, three counts of murder during the commission of a felony, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, three counts of felony aggravated assault with the intent to rob and murder.
Detectives determined that Sims accompanied Favors-Battle into the home during the time of the murders. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office)
Jones has two charges, three counts of felony concealing the death of another and hindering apprehension of a fugitive.
"She knew of the deaths and she helped conceal the fact that these individuals were murdered by assisting the the two suspects in this case," said Sgt. Henson.
Bridgette Skye Jones, 28, was arrested by deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office without incident. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office)
Sims and Jones were both taken to the Paulding County.
Police said all three suspects may face additional charges in the future.
While neighbors say deputies have been at the house on a number of occasions, they were stunned to hear about the murders.
"It's a nice neighborhood, we've been here 5 years, our kids play outside," said Ken Verch who lives down the street.
Investigators are hoping neighbors can now rest a little easier knowing that arrests have been made.
"Really glad to have these individuals in custody. they will not be getting out of our jail anytime soon," said Sgt. Henson.
Sgt. Henson says the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the US Marshals assisted them in the arrests.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting should contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Tip Line at (770) 443-3047. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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