Teen Confesses to Girlfriend About Dismembering Man Found in Suitcases at The Compound

PALM BAY, Fla. – In a chilling confession, a young man reportedly admitted to his girlfriend, “I killed somebody and cut him up,” after allegedly murdering and dismembering another individual. The accused then concealed the body parts in suitcases and discarded them in a location known as the Compound, according to police reports.

On Thursday, Lucas Jones, 19, was brought before a judge for the second time within a week, this time facing a murder charge. The Palm Bay community is still grappling with the news, as questions remain about the motive behind the brutal killing of 28-year-old Colie Daniel. Jones appeared in court without the possibility of bail.

A newly released affidavit sheds some light on the case, revealing that Jones allegedly confided in his girlfriend about his desire to target sex offenders. He reportedly went as far as printing out a list of registered sex offenders residing in the vicinity, hinting at a possible motive behind the crime.

Related: Charges have been upgraded against the teen accused of disposing of suitcases containing human remains in the Compound.

[BELOW: Charges upgraded against teen police say dumped suitcases with human remains in Compound]

Jones and Daniel lived only about a half mile apart in Indialantic, and on March 20, police said Daniel told his parents he was going over Jones’ house.

They never saw him again.

This week, police identified Daniel’s remains after finding one of those suitcases in the Compound’s tall grass.

Police said some other body parts are still missing.

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised,” councilman Kenny Johnson on Monday reacted to the gruesome discovery.

Johnson also told Sparvero about the city seeking a $3 million grant to help finally develop the Compound.

[BELOW: New homicide revitalizes debate over finally developing the Compound]

If that happens after decades of blight, Johnson thinks even more bodies could be found.

“I don’t think this is the last one,” the councilman said.

If this story has reminded you of the show Dexter, listen to this – police said Jones kept Daniel’s blood on slides of a microscope.

Sparvero wanted to interview police about their new affidavit, but the chief told him they’re still reviewing evidence and determining a clearer motive.

If police talk more next week, we’ll update you again right here on News 6 and ClickOrlando.com.