Update: Ex-soldier charged with killing Somerset couple

Update: Ex-soldier charged with killing Somerset couple.

The killing over an alleged parking dispute has left two children without their parents.

34-YEAR-OLD ex-soldier, Collin Reeves, has been charged with the murders of husband and wife Stephen and Jennifer Chapple in Norton Fitzwarren on Sunday, November 21, according to Avon and Somerset Police.

36-year-old Stephen Chapple and his wife Jennifer, 33 were treated by paramedics at around 9.45 pm after suffering serious injuries inside their home but they were pronounced dead at the scene. The couple’s two children were inside the property at the time.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested two men at the time – aged 67 and 34 – on suspicion of murder but have since released the 67-year-old man. Collin Reeves, Norton Fitzwarren, will appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court today (November 25) in connection with the deaths.

According to The Sun, police had previously been called to deal with rows at the address which were believed to be about parking issues.

Detective Inspector Neil Meade, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Specialist officers are providing support to Jennifer and Stephen’s families and our thoughts remain with them this evening.

“We’ve been keeping them fully updated on the progress of our investigation and they’re aware of this latest development.

“It is undoubtedly an extremely difficult time for them and I’d ask their privacy is respected as they continue to come to terms with what has happened.”

He added: “I’d like to remind both the media and the public that criminal proceedings are now active and Collin Reeves has a right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

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