Global InformationMurders of Byrd and Melanie Billings information
| Murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Date | July 9, 2009 |
| Weapons | Gun |
| Deaths | 2 |
No. of participants | 8 |
| Motive | home invasion |
| Accused | see Perpetrators |
| Charges | first-degree murder and home invasion robbery |
The murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings occurred on or around July 9, 2009, in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Byrd Billings, 66, and his wife, Melanie, 43, were found shot to death on July 9, 2009.[1] The suspects, dressed in "ninja garb,"[2] stole a safe and other items during the break-in at the sprawling Billings home west of Pensacola. Nine of their children were home at the time, but were not hurt by the intruders.[1] The family's attorney said that the safe contained jewelry, family papers, and prescription medications.[3]
- ^ a b Martinez, Edecio (July 22, 2009). "Wealthy Fla. Couple Not Killed by Contract Hit, Say Police". CBS News. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
- ^ Kates, Brian; Schapiro, Rich (July 14, 2009). "More arrests in murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings; assailants in 'ninja garb' captured on video". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
- ^ "Florida slayings investigation is 'like master's-level chess' – CNN.com". CNN. July 18, 2009. Retrieved May 19, 2010.