James Thompson Jr. : Elyria Man Arrested for Murder in Elderly Couple Assault

By | June 19, 2024

Elyria man arrested for murder
Elyria man assaulting elderly couple with knife.

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Hall County, Nebraska

Hall County, Nebraska (WOIO) – A 22-year-old man from Elyria, Ohio, was arrested for murder and several other charges in Nebraska on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at a rest area located on Interstate 80 where Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance around 7 a.m.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered two victims who had been assaulted with a knife. Tragically, a 72-year-old man from Eureka, Missouri, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second victim, a 71-year-old woman from the same location, suffered life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical condition.

The suspect, identified as James Thompson Jr., fled the scene but was later apprehended by the Nebraska State Patrol. Authorities believe the incident stemmed from an attempted robbery.

The victims have been identified as Gary and Mary Weaver, a husband and wife who were travelling through Nebraska in their mobile home at the time of the attack.

Charges Faced by James Thompson Jr. Include:

  • Murder
  • Attempted Murder
  • Assault
  • Robbery
  • Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony
  • Attempted Theft by Unlawful Taking
  • Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest
  • Willful Reckless Driving
  • Stop Sign Violation
  • Failure to Signal

James Thompson Jr. has been booked into the Hall County Jail to face these charges.

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– Elyria man arrested for murder assaulting elderly couple with knife
– Elyria man arrested for murder elderly couple with knife.

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