PENSACOLA — Law enforcement officials said Monday they believe Jacob Rex Langston had murder on his mind when he confronted Elbert L. Merrick III outside of the home at 179 Peoria Boulevard in Crestview on Saturday morning.
State Attorney Bill Eddins and Crestview Police Chief Tony Taylor said at an afternoon press conference that Langston planned to kill not only 22-year-old Merrick, who was dating his former girlfriend, but also Shanna McGrath, his 42-year-old mother, and Kevin McGrath, his 47-year-old stepfather.
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Langston, 22, on Monday was charged with first degree premeditated murder in all three killings.
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