PARKER COUNTY, Texas — Authorities have charged three individuals with capital murder following the discovery of three bodies near a creek in Parker County, the sheriff’s office confirmed this week.
Barrett Copeland, 19, Dennis Craig Alexander, 45, and Trin Lawrence McKnight, 27, were arrested and are currently held at Parker County Jail in connection with the deaths of Tiffany Ann Williams, 44, David Dewayne Walker, 42, and Robbie Allen Head, 55.
The victims, previously reported missing, were confirmed deceased by investigators.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Texas Rangers, located the bodies after launching a search prompted by suspicious circumstances surrounding the trio’s disappearance.
Authorities said the victims had been missing for several days before their remains were found. The specific causes of death have not been released.
Officials stated that evidence gathered during the joint investigation led to the arrest and formal charging of the suspects. Law enforcement agencies cited interagency cooperation as a key factor in making the arrests.
Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the killings or whether the victims had any prior relationship with the suspects. The sheriff’s office emphasized that the investigation remains active, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Due to the nature of the charges, Copeland, Alexander, and McKnight could face the death penalty if convicted. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and court dates have not yet been announced.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.