Jacob Middleton Sr., 35, was found dead at his Abita Springs home in January 2014 after failing to appear for work triggered a welfare check. Authorities discovered that both Middleton Sr. and his 2-year-old daughter had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Investigators focused on his 17-year-old son, Jacob Middleton Jr., who after questioning confessed to the killings and said they were the result of years of alleged abuse and family violence.

Jacob Middleton Jr. was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The case went to trial, but in October 2016, then 20-year-old Middleton Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. He received concurrent sentences totaling 70 years, to be served consecutively, and will be eligible for parole after serving the first 35 years. The community and family were left profoundly affected by the deaths and the family history revealed in the case.

If anyone knew Jacob Middleton Sr., his children, or has information about their family history, please share what is known.