Man Charged with Murdering Parents

An East Texas man is behind bars for allegedly murdering his parents. KETK reports that on Friday, around 8:40 a.m., the Gladewater Police Department responded to a North Main Street residence regarding a welfare check on two individuals who were reportedly missing. Arriving officers spoke with and questioned Casey Lansdale, 41, of Gladewater, who said he lived at the residence and the two missing people were his parents. Casey told officers his parents were not at the location and provided them with information on their whereabouts.

While speaking with Casey, officers received consent to search the residence for his parents and upon entering the hone found evidence leading them to believe Casey was not telling the truth. Upon further investigation, officers located the deceased bodies of both Raye and Charles Lansdale, both 68, inside the home. After speaking with Casey, investigators placed him under arrest for murder. Casey was later taken to the Gregg County Jail where he was booked in on the charge and is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bond. Officials say additional charges are possible. Autopsies will be performed.