MONTE VISTA, Colo. - A 14-year-old boy told investigators he killed his mother and stepfather because he didn't want to do household chores, then spent the evening watching movies and playing on a computer.
Authorities have charged John Caudle as an adult in the Oct. 26 slayings of 34-year-old Joanne Rinebarger and 38-year-old Tracy Rinebarger.
In an arrest affidavit, Caudle told investigators he took two .22 caliber pistols from a gun safe and shot his mother after the two argued over taking out the trash.
Caudle said he then hid in a laundry room and shot his stepfather when he walked past a short time later.
The boy went to school the next morning before fleeing in the family pickup truck.
Authorities have charged Caudle as an adult in the slayings. He faces two counts of first-degree murder.
Caudle is scheduled in court Feb. 2.
Authorities have charged John Caudle as an adult in the Oct. 26 slayings of 34-year-old Joanne Rinebarger and 38-year-old Tracy Rinebarger.
Caudle said he then hid in a laundry room and shot his stepfather when he walked past a short time later.
The boy went to school the next morning before fleeing in the family pickup truck.
Authorities have charged Caudle as an adult in the slayings. He faces two counts of first-degree murder.
Caudle is scheduled in court Feb. 2.
