A multi-state manhunt is underway for a man who police say shot his ex-wife and killed his son, then gave a chilling confession live on Facebook.
North Carolina authorities are searching for a man who they say shot and killed his 15-year-old son and later used Facebook to admit to shooting and critically wounding his ex-wife.
According to reports, Valentine kicked in the back door of his ex-wife’s home early Tuesday morning and shot her in the chest. When his son showed up, he shot him point blank.
He then posted a video online saying; “What’s up everybody? I just killed my (expletive) wife. I loved my wife, but she deserved what she had coming.”
Norlina Police Chief, Taylor Bartholomew described Earl Valentine as “cold and callous” and "showing no remorse" for the shootings after speaking with him on phone.
Bartholomew also confirmed that Valentine in the video posted on his Facebook page, admitted to killing his ex-wife. “She lied on me, had warrants taken out on me. She drug me all the way down to nothing,” Valentine said on the video. “I loved my wife, but she deserved what she had coming.”
The post has since been removed. The chief said a domestic protection order was in place but expired last month.
“I’ve been in law enforcement 20 years and I’ve never seen anything like this this guy is bragging about it on social media. No remorse whatsoever. When we spoke to him on the phone he told us he is basically armed and dangerous,” said Bartholomew, according to CBS affiliate WNCN.
Bartholomew also said Valentine indicated that he was on his way to Richmond, Virginia, to kill other family members. He said the FBI Fugitive Task Force and U.S. Marshals are involved in the case. He said Valentine should be considered armed and dangerous.
Bartholomew said he has been in contact with Valentine by phone, but his phone has now been turned off, WNCN reported. At the time of the phone calls, police say the suspect was believed to be in the Richmond area.
Valentine is facing a first-degree murder charge in his son’s death.
Source: CBS News