College student who killed parents arraigned on murder charges from hospital bed
Central Michigan student James Davis Jr., accused of shooting and killing his parents James Eric Davis Sr. and Diva Davis in his dorm room was arraigned from his hospital bed for a crime that sent shockwaves through the school’s community.
After an hours-long police chase, Davis was taken into custody and was charged with two counts of murder. Reports indicate he used his own father’s gun to do the shooting.
Davis was dressed in a hospital gown and hooked up to machines to monitor his vitals, while appearing on video to be arraigned in Isabella County Trial Court Tuesday, according to Freep.com.
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The 19-year-old student is accused of killed his parents inside a Central Michigan University dorm room where he attended school as a doctoral divinity student.
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Authorities said a day before the murders, campus police learned that Davis was acting erratic. His parents came to campus to gather his belongings and leave for spring break. The parents were shot and killed with Davis Sr’s gun.
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A brother speaks in support
Despite the horrific details of the crime, Davis’ older brother Russell Davis wants everyone, especially the media, to know that his brother is not a “villain.”
After an hours-long police chase, James Davis Jr. was taken into custody Saturday morning and was charged with two counts of murder. Reports indicate he used his father’s gun to do the shooting. His father was a police officer.
Russell, reportedly a doctoral divinity student, announced his parents’ death on Facebook and asked for words of prayer and encouragement during this difficult time. He admitted that he’s still in a state of “denial” and “shock.”
“Never thought I’d have to post this type of post,” Russell Davis wrote Saturday morning, “but unfortunately the news is true. My mom and dad both rest from their life of labor and stress in a very tragic event. It’s so surreal, I’m in shock and even in denial… it’s a hard pill to swallow, a heavy load to bear.”
Russell then wrote that he still loves his brother James Davis Jr. and prays for him and his safety.
“I want him safe, supported and prayed for just like my sister Alexis and I,” Russell continued. “And I still believe in God! I’m in pursuit of a doctorate… a doctorate in faith… and THIS is my examination.”
Finally, he had a word for the media and onlookers: “Please don’t make a villain out of my brother…that is NOT who he is… and despite the circumstances, he also lost a mother and father…And I LOVE him. Consider that!”
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