Man accused of killing his parents arrested in Del Norte County

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – A suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Northern California is now behind bars.

The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office said on February 16, 77-year-old Brian Gilbert Potter and 71-year-old Sherrie Lynn Potter were found dead in Crescent City.

The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Casey Rhyn Potter, the victims’ son.

Casey Potter was arrested early Monday morning in Crescent City. The sheriff’s office said he was found with a loaded firearm.

Deputies provided no further details about the ongoing investigation.

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