Another Family Man Goes Bad

"Axton, VA - The Henry County Sheriff’s office is conducting a double-murder, murder suicide and arson investigation. Officers were called out to 210 Wilhaven Lane in Axton at 12:17 a.m. Sunday. There they found 56-year-old William Ronald Carter Senior his wife Bonnie Williams Carter, also 56-years-old and their 29-year-old son William Ronald Carter Junior all shot to death in the basement of the home. The home had also been set on fire. Police say their investigation reveals William Ronald Carter, Senior shot his wife and sons.

"Police say William Carter Senior also tried to lure his 22-year-old son, Timothy Carter to the basement of the home. As he came down the stairs of the home the son says his father shot him in the back. Timothy Carter was shot again as he tried to escape.

"Timothy Carter was transported to the Martinsville Memorial Hospital. He was then transferred to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

"The fire is considered arson and is being investigated by the fire marshal."

From WSET.com...