WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection with a double homicide.
Joseph Raker, 46, is wanted on two counts of homicide, according to WCSO.
The sheriff’s office says Raker should be considered dangerous.
WCSO is searching for Joseph Raker, who is wanted in connection with a double homicide.(Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office)
The investigation began on August 2 on Otter Creek Road, according to WCSO.
Two people were found dead at the property, which was the scene of an active investigation Monday, the sheriff’s office says.
According to WCSO, detectives determined that Rebecca Thomas, 58, and John Luper III, 49, died from “multiple gunshot wounds.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office at 850-745-7100.
WCSO says there is a reward available for information leading to his arrest.
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