Mississippi teenager charged with capital murder after allegedly killing elderly couple during home invasion and standoff with police
Cordarius Hobbs, 17, allegedly broke into the home of Billy Blair, 74, and Virginia Carol Blair, 71, in Mendenhall, Mississippi on June 3 and killed them during a burglary. When deputies arrived for a welfare check, Hobbs allegedly fired on law enforcement during a six-hour standoff before being arrested. Hobbs has been charged with capital murder and multiple other felonies and faces up to 50 years in prison as a juvenile.
A 17-year-old Mississippi teenager has been charged with capital murder after allegedly breaking into the home of an elderly couple and killing them on June 3 in Mendenhall. Billy Blair, 74, and Virginia Carol Blair, 71, were discovered dead after family members requested a welfare check when they couldn't reach the couple. When deputies arrived at the home around 12:24 p.m., they encountered gunfire from inside the residence. According to law enforcement, Cordarius Hobbs allegedly told officers he would surrender at the front door but instead fled through the back of the house, leading to a chase. During the standoff, Hobbs allegedly fired at multiple law enforcement officers and civilians. He was shot by a state trooper and arrested with non-life-threatening injuries. Hobbs faces two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary, and multiple counts of aggravated assault. The Blairs, who ran a tire business, were remembered by their community as devoted church members and generous people.
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Mississippi teen allegedly killed elderly couple in their home before firing on deputies in standoff
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‘Sweetest’ Mississippi couple allegedly killed by burglar, 17, during home invasion
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