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An Oklahoma man is in custody following the tragic deaths of his twin sister and her young daughter. Authorities allege he fatally shot them before making his way to Georgia in an attempt to evade capture.
Grant Wilson, 31, originally from Oklahoma, was apprehended by law enforcement in Monroe County, just south of Atlanta, on Sunday morning. This development was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
The ordeal began on Saturday around 4:30 p.m. when deputies from the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a residence in Poteau. There, they discovered the bodies of Gabrielle Wilson, also 31, and her 17-month-old daughter, both victims of gunshot wounds.
Investigators from OSBI swiftly identified Gabrielle’s twin brother, Grant Wilson, as the primary suspect. According to an arrest affidavit referenced by KHBS, surveillance footage showed a vehicle at Gabrielle’s home for a mere four minutes before departing. This vehicle was traced back to Grant Wilson.
In the early hours of Sunday, Georgia deputies spotted Wilson’s vehicle traveling south on Interstate 475 near Macon. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported that a traffic stop was attempted, but Wilson initially fled, leading officers on a brief chase before eventually surrendering.
The sheriff’s office said he was armed with a pistol when he was arrested, and a search of the vehicle turned up more weapons, including a Browning lever-action rifle, a shotgun, several loaded magazines, and a variety of loose ammunition. They also found packed bags containing clothing, long-term food supplies, and more ammunition.
Oklahoma detectives don’t yet know a motive for the murders, but court records say family members said the pair had a history of violent arguments and physical confrontations, KHBS said.
Wilson was booked on two counts of first degree murder and is awaiting extradition back to Oklahoma.