Arrested: DNA Links Man To One Of Two Bodies Found In Woods

December 8, 2010

A Pensacola man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the death of one of two women found dead in a wooded area off Nine Mile Road on November 29.

Joshua Wayne Douglas, 22, of Indian Oak Hills Place, is charged with the murder and sexual assault of Jamie Broxson, 25, of Pensacola. Forensic testing found DNA that linked Douglas to Broxson, according to Chris Welborn, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas has not yet been charged in connection with the death of Debra Jones, 19, whose badly decomposed body was also found in the wooded area.

Both bodies were found near a Gulf Power substation on Jernigan Road, just south of Nine Mile Road. Douglas’ home address, according to jail records, is directly across from the power substation.

Douglas is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond. He was taken into custody without incident at about 6:30 p.m Tuesday at a Tom Thumb on East Nine Mile Road, not far from his home and the location where the bodies were found.

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19 Responses to “Arrested: DNA Links Man To One Of Two Bodies Found In Woods”

  1. Katie on June 15th, 2023 9:09 pm

    He deserved to die if they believe he did what he is accused of. He was found guilty but lucky for him his life was spared. The victims life sure wasn’t spared by him.

  2. Amu on December 24th, 2010 5:30 am

    Did this guy work as a bouncer at Chans bar on Nine Mile? I could swear I recognize him!

  3. Unknown on December 14th, 2010 1:59 am

    The fact that he has killed deer has nothing to do with him killing women. Everyone I know hunts. So the fact that you ADULTS are basically actings like children is a little embaressing for me to even say I’m from the same town are you guys.

    However, the fact that he did have sex with one of the victums ALSO doesn’t mean that he KILLED her. Sorry to say this, but a lot of girls have had sex with him. Now I will admit that it is rather weird that the bodies were found near his home. But two bodies? Did no one see him put the bodies there? Did no one hear screams or anything when these two girls were murdered? Where was he when this girls were murdered? We have enough knowledge in science to figure out when they were murdered, even what time they were murdered. It could have been anyone that knew where that place was and that he already had relations with that woman. Some people are smart like that.

    Those girls did not deserve this at all. But what happens when he gets convidicted and he really didn’t do it? Then there is a murderer on the loose in pensacola, where WE live. Is that something you really want to happen? All I’m saying is that it needs to be looked more into.

  4. David Huie Green on December 11th, 2010 4:18 pm

    REGARDING:
    “If you type in his middle name too, no records come up.”

    Yep, it rejects anything other than first name in the first name field. I tried it too, just out of curiosity for another person.

    David for giving it what it asks for
    so it will give me what I ask for

  5. TB on December 8th, 2010 5:34 pm

    Wow i have known him since i was in 7th and i have always looked up to him..and this totally shocks me and it took me off gaurd when i got the call. i would have never guessed he would have done this but i guess thats what drugs do to you…..but i pray that the families of the victims the best and i pray for them and hope only the best for them

  6. Just My 2 Cents on December 8th, 2010 2:14 pm

    EMD

    Go to escambiaclerk.com and type in ‘Joshua Douglas’. A page comes up that has info on other Joshua Douglas’ – scroll down – his is at the bottom of the page.

    If you type in his middle name too, no records come up.

  7. dick tracy on December 8th, 2010 2:07 pm

    Yo Dirtbag……I told you that you messed up. And I predict they’ll find out you’ve killed others. Probaly more bodies around that area. You still keep lookin over your dirtbag shoulder, you scumbag!!! These girls didn’t deserve this! I sure hope Watts is on this case. One of ECSO’s best!

  8. interested reader on December 8th, 2010 1:37 pm

    This is one scary looking man. God bless the families and help them get through these terrible crimes. I will be very surprised if he did not commit both crimes. Too similar in circumstances. Anyone knowing anything please call the authorities.

  9. EMD on December 8th, 2010 10:51 am

    No court records found on Esc. Court web site.

  10. JUDY MASEK on December 8th, 2010 10:01 am

    thank goodness for FACEBOOK!…tons of contacts and comments for the authorities to check out…interesting comment–> nov. 22 @ 7pm: “sick as hell” “didnt go outside all day”….if i remember correctly, the first article said that one of the females (debra jones) had been deceased for approx a week, prior to the 2 bodys discoveries on nov. 29th…hhmm.

  11. VISITOR on December 8th, 2010 9:46 am

    Just the look in his eyes says he’s crazy. I get a creepy feeling when I looked at his picture. He does look familiar though. I live close to 9 mile. I wonder if he worked in the area anywhere.

  12. Gembeaux on December 8th, 2010 9:18 am

    It’s not unusual that those sociopaths who murder get their starts with animal cruelty.The two incidents of shooting deer illegally at night (including fawns) shows not only a complete disrespect and disregard for our laws, but a lack of respect for life. The incidents with the deer are only the ones for which he got caught – how many other abberant behaviors did he engage in for which he wasn’t caught? Are ther also other bodies out there somewhere?

  13. wow on December 8th, 2010 9:12 am

    Wow… I am beyond in shock. I have known this kid since middle school. I would have never thought he would have been capable of something so horrific. Last summer I had had a little to much to drink and he offered to drive me to my home. I declined and found a girlfriend to drive my car. Its scary to think I almost got into a vehicle with him alone. I guess you never really know people. Those poor girls probably thought the same. He always has a smile in his face and never shows any anger. I guess that’s a sociopath for you. I pray for his family and above that those poor girls and their families.
    May God bless Pensacola.

  14. molino jim on December 8th, 2010 7:38 am

    Just my two cents–Thanks to the ACLU and Supreme Court NO CHAIR, just a possible date with Dr. Needle, and that’s not for sure. This young fellow is beyond dumb.

  15. Just Sherlockin on December 8th, 2010 7:04 am

    Apparently his Dna was already on record. I wonder if he was a suspect in an earlier murder case?

  16. Just Sherlockin on December 8th, 2010 6:54 am

    Well, in the original article, I said the Murderer was probably a Female that was in Jail with these Ladies. I said the Murderer lived near the Crime scene. I said the Murderer was dumber than dumb. Two out three was right.
    This link below proves that he was also dumber than dumb at the age of 18, and also proves he was a Bambi killer.

    http://myfwc.com/Newsroom/07/northwest/News_07_NW_LifeBan.htm

    It doesn’t really mater if they prove he Murdered Debra Jones, as long as he gets the death penalty for the Murder of Jamie Broxson. 1 and 1 is 2, and 2 and 2 is 4.

  17. Redtail Hawk on December 8th, 2010 5:59 am

    He lived right across the street from where the bodies was found? Sounds like the tell-tale heart.

  18. Oversight on December 8th, 2010 5:35 am

    Wow, he lived right across the street from where the bodies was found! I wonder what his court history looks like? I guess I’ll go to the clerk of the court’s webpage and find out right now.

  19. Just My 2 Cents on December 8th, 2010 5:31 am

    I see at the Clerk of Court records site that breaking the law is not new to him.

    These poor girls in no way deserved this.

    If he is quilty of killing either one or both, I hope he gets the chair.