Karyl Ann Cox, 26, was found dead in her Bossier City, Louisiana, home on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014, the victim of fatal gunshot wounds in a double homicide. Her 24-year-old roommate, Jacqueline Darlene Beadle, was also killed at the scene. The killings shocked the community and left family and friends grieving.

Investigators focused on an acquaintance identified as 26-year-old Brandan Santrell Butler. Authorities said Butler fled the scene in one of the victims’ vehicles and a warrant was issued for his arrest; he was later located and taken into custody in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Court filings described several pieces of evidence placing Butler at the scene, including a statement placing him there and fingerprints linked to the victims and the vehicle, along with Beadle’s blood on the driver’s seat. The judge found Butler guilty on both counts of first-degree murder and imposed two consecutive life sentences without parole in May 2019.

If anyone knew Karyl, Jacqueline, or had information about what happened that night, please come forward with tips.