Look Who it Was Random video

Son-In-Law Charged with Murder of Jon and Marian Setzer in Lebanon Package Explosion

179 views · Published 14 February 2014 · 2:33 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: FOX NASHVILLE · 2014 · News & Politics

Watch on YouTube

Stream WZTV Fox 17 Newscasts LIVE starting with Fox 17 This Morning at 5am and News at 9pm.BREAKING UPDATE: Investigators announced an arrest has been made today in connection with the Lebanon explosion. Son-in-Law Richard Parker has been charged with two-counts of felony premeditated murder, two counts of felony 1st degree murder, and one count of unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon. We do feel like we have the single person responsible for this crime in custody, said TBI Director Mark GwynParker lives behind the Setzer's home with their daughter and was arrested this afternoon. He is being held on $1 Million dollar bond. Investigators added the explosive package was placed at the home, not mailed as was previously believed.According to  a Fox News Report, Several papers, notes and magazines were found by investigators in and around the blast area, although it's unclear whether any of them were attached to the device, a spokesman for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Nashville Field Division stated.We're in the process of piecing together those notes, ATF spokesman Michael Knight said. There were notes and papers and such in the area. We have not determined if those are directly or indirectly associated to the bomb.Friends tell Fox 17 News Jon and Marian Setzer actually moved to the Lebanon home to be closer to their daughter who lives in the home with Parker behind them.From what I gather everything she did was about family, said family friend Teresa Barlow.Jon Setzer, 74, died during the initial explosion, but Marian, 72, who was a long-time dental assistant, had been in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center until she passed Wednesday night. Her passing comes on the heels of a CNN report which cited a source as saying a note was attached to the explosive package. Former ATF agent and bomb expert Joseph Vince told the station investigators are likely exploring if revenge was a factor. With a note in there, it very well may be some intentional revenge or something, that the attacker, the bomber, wanted to send them a message. This is a very important piece of evidence, because now you may have handwriting.Marian's passing now leaves investigators searching for answers as to how the package was delivered and what circumstances could have led up to Monday's tragic event. Investigators are offering an $8,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction for whoever is responsible for the killing of the couple. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Follow us on Twitter @wztv_fox17 and LIKE us on Facebook for updates.

_______________
Stay up to date with our social media:

WZTV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxnashville/
WZTV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXNashville
Subscribe to WZTV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouaZqnOJay2Lacj8fomO3Q/?sub_confirmation=1

Daily News Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0NoehDI3QdbEPqmgxbSwBNiScxUXS0PR

For more information, visit https://fox17.com/

Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: 

Email us: [email protected]
Call the Newsroom: 615.369.1717

Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.

#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville

More from this channel