Brothers Charged With Killing Former Reporter Now In Escambia Jail

November 18, 2012

Brothers accused of killing a former Pensacola News Journal reporter and burying his body in concrete in Georgia are now being held in the Escambia County Jail.

Twin brothers William J. Cormier and Christopher Cormier, both 31, of Winder, GA, are charged with homicide and robbery in connection with the death of Sean Dugas, 30, of Pensacola. Christopher Cormier is held without bond, and William Cormier has a $250,000 bond.

On September 13, Pensacola Police Department received a report that Sean Dugas, 30, of Pensacola had not been heard from since August 27 when he talked with a friend by phone. Dugas and the female friend planned to go to lunch that day, but when she arrived at his house to pick him up, he wasn’t home.

The woman left a note on Dugas’ door asking him to contact her, but he didn’t. The female friend continued trying unsuccessfully to contact Dugas over the next few days. When she returned to the house September 7 to check on him, the house was empty except for a television.

Detectives determined the Cormier brothers had been houseguests of Dugas in the days leading to his disappearance. The investigation also determined that in addition to contents in the home, a collection of Magic the Gathering gaming cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $100,000 had been stolen from the house.  Harnett said the cards were sold in Pensacola, Tennessee and Georgia.

While investigating the missing person report, officers developed leads, which led to them contacting police in Winder, Ga., on October 8. Police in Winder discovered Dugas’ body that same day buried in their father’s yard at his residence in Winder.

William and Christopher Cormier were taken into custody by Georgia authorities and charged with concealing the death of another. An autopsy determined Dugas died from blunt force trauma.

The investigation determined Dugas was murdered August 27 in Pensacola, and that William Cormier drove to Wal-Mart afterward to purchase materials to conceal the body, investigators said.

Comments

4 Responses to “Brothers Charged With Killing Former Reporter Now In Escambia Jail”

  1. Duke of Wawbeek on November 21st, 2012 9:26 am

    This is so very tragic for Mr Dugas and loved ones. I am sure that Mr Cormier is going to miss having his two brilliant sons around.

  2. so sad on November 19th, 2012 8:50 am

    Soo sad, I had the chance to meet Sean a couple of times and he was the utmost professional. Tragic situation, seems he was killed for his possessions to more than likely to obtain drugs. And yes, they look evil to the core. Such wasted lives.

  3. Afraid of the Boogy Man on November 18th, 2012 11:20 pm

    Is it me or do these guys just look plain evil??

  4. MQ on November 18th, 2012 9:13 am

    Disgusting on the twin brothers part. SO sad for the family of the reporter. Prayers for both families at this horrendous time.

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