Man Accused of Dismembering Step-Father’s Body
A south Alabama man is charged in the death and dismemberment of his 87-year-old stepfather after body parts were found in Baldwin County.
Authorities say 55-year-old William Alvin Minton is charged with murder in the killing of Kenneth Bryan Hood of Foley. He’s also charged with corpse abuse.
Officials told a news conference Wednesday they believe Hood was killed in the home he shared with his wife and Minton.
Body parts began showing up around Magnolia Springs over the weekend.
A resident found part of an arm and a hand on Sunday. Searchers have since found a torso, head and other severed parts.
Investigators say the body contained a pacemaker that helped them identify Hood as the victim.
The motive isn’t clear. Minton was arrested in Millbrook on Tuesday.
Concord was fired and is in jail.
