The suspect in the disappearance of a St. Johns County priest waved for the cameras and said “smile for the cameras” when he appeared before a South Carolina judge on Thursday.
Steven Murray, 28, was captured late Wednesday in Aiken, S.C. He’s the prime suspect in the disappearance of Father Rene Robert, a 71-year-old Catholic priest who has not been seen since Sunday, when he was scheduled to visit a patient at Orange Park Medical Center.
Weapons were found in the car Murray abandoned before leading police on a foot chase. St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar, a longtime friend of Father Rene’s, said that there is evidence that a crime has been committed and that he hoped for a resolution “within 24 hours.”
After Murray crashed Roberts car weapons were found, the vehicle was secured for SJCSO to investigate @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
As of right now there are still no local charges for Steven Murray @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
Steven Murray appears at the Aiken County before leaving says "I run fast." @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/GgnJF3fKLJ
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
When judge says you'll be extradited to Jacksonville Murray replied "let's ride." @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
As Murray signs is extradition papers he says "I'm ready to get out of here anyways." @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
Murray waved to the cameras and said "smile for the cameras." @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/PlA3t6EOg5
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
SJCSO has 20 days to pick Murray up. The last thing he said before leaving his hearing was "y'all got some slow dogs." @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) April 14, 2016
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