A broken road sign and food allegedly taken from a Buffalo Wild Wings in Virginia helped investigators uncover what authorities describe as a murder plot targeting the parents of one of two suspects arrested last week.
The case began June 16, when deputies were called to Stafford for a reckless driving report after a vehicle left the roadway and hit a street sign, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies later found the vehicle at a Wawa convenience store, where they detained Louis Conely and a 17-year-old whose name has not been released.
Authorities said the two had unopened alcoholic drinks and a tray of food allegedly stolen from Buffalo Wild Wings sitting in plain view on the dashboard. The suspects reportedly admitted taking the tray from the restaurant. During a search of the vehicle, deputies also discovered opened alcoholic beverages, several knives, medical supplies and a notebook outlining a murder plan.
Louis Conely, 19, and an unidentified 17-year-old were found with alleged stolen Buffalo Wild Wings food, knives, alcohol and a notebook that authorities say revealed a detailed plot to kill the younger suspect’s parents. (Getty Images; Stafford County Sheriff’s Office)
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Conely, 19, was identified by authorities as the owner of the notebook. Investigators said the materials indicated the pair had drafted two detailed plans to kill members of the juvenile suspect’s family.
In April, the suspects allegedly exchanged text messages about killing the 17-year-old’s parents inside their home, including discussions about avoiding security cameras and whether to shoot the victims or slit their throats, Fox 5 DC reported.
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A search of the underage teen’s bedroom uncovered multiple BB guns, edged weapons and archery equipment, according to charging documents obtained by the news outlet.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive.
Conely faces a slew of charges, including two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of felony written threats, petit larceny, unlawful purchase of an alcoholic beverage, drinking while operating a motor vehicle, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, hit-and-run and reckless driving. Conely was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
The younger teen is charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of felony written threats, and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
It was not immediately clear how Conely and the teen knew each other.
