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Additional Suspect to Face Charges in Giles County Murder

PULASKI, Tenn.- Investigators have one suspect in custody and NewsChannel 5 has learned another suspect will be charged for the crime as well. Detectives are still working hard on the case.

"We feel that if both subjects are going to be charged, they are equally involved with this crime, and they will be treated the same through the court system," said Giles County Sheriff, Kyle Helton.

The Giles County Sheriff's Department says two people were responsible for the brutal murders of Desere Thornton and her two sons, Jerrod and Anthony.  Their bodies were found in their Pulaski home which had been set on fire.

Investigators continued Saturday to sift through clues. They say they've already retrieved several pieces of critical evidence in the case.

Authorities have already charged William Angel, 18, with three counts of homicide, and  Newschannel 5 has learned a second teen will also be charged after he is released from the hospital. Sources say the boy is recovering from serious burn injuries.

On Saturday those who knew the Thornton's paid respects at the fitness gym owned by Desere.

"I was upset last night, thinking about Jerrod's death. It's depressing," said Taylor Warren, Jerrod's classmate.

Information on the motive behind the murders is expected to be released within the next few days.