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LINCOLN, R.I. — Authorities charged a man Sunday with killing his parents with a garden hoe and burying their bodies in a backyard cesspool.
James A. Soares, 24, of Warren did not enter a plea when prosecutors arraigned him with two counts of murder in the deaths of James A. Soares Sr., 60, and Marian Soares, 53.
He was being held at the state prison and was to be formally arraigned in district court today.
Police would not comment on a motive but said they believe Soares attacked and killed his parents July 9. Soares lived with his parents.
The couple were reported missing July 15.
On Saturday, police dug up the Soares’ backyard and found the bodies. Authorities said the grub hoe was found under the senior Soares’ body.
