Man from Arkansas Charged in Murder of Parents, Two Others

A man from Arkansas has been charged with four counts of murder in the death of his parents and two other people.

54-year-old Donnie Trammell faces four counts of first-degree murder, residential burglary and possession of a firearm.

Trammell is accused of killing his parents, William and Sharon Trammell, as well as Shirley Watters and her son, James on April 21.

Police have said that details of the murders, including Trammell’s motive, will not be released to maintain the integrity of the trial.

He is being held in the Stone County Jail on $4 million bond.