University of Alabama Student, Friend and Dog Found Shot Dead While Pet-Sitting
A University of Alabama student, her friend and the dog they were looking after were discovered shot dead in a Brookwood home during a welfare check. The homeowner grew concerned when she spotted a stranger on her security cameras and could not reach her pet sitters. Officers arriving at the scene found 22-year-old Jazmine Alexis Bates and 31-year-old Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, who worked together at a local restaurant, along with the dog. Witnesses say Alvarez-Duenas was a devoted single father to three children. Investigators allege 24-year-old DeKendrick Crawford carried out the killings. After a ten-hour manhunt involving drones, K-9 units and tear gas, police arrested him hiding in the attic. He now faces capital murder charges. Family and friends remember Alvarez-Duenas as a charismatic, dependable presence. Law enforcement remains baffled by the motive, describing the victims as having no prior connection to violence.
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