Person Of Interest In Santa Rosa Double Murder Now Suspect In Third Murder

July 21, 2014

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE. Thompson has been arrested.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide and has named a person of interest that is now the prime suspect a third murder Monday that left a former sheriff’s deputy dead.

Deputies say they responded to a 911 call for a medical emergency just about 8:50 a.m. Sunday in the 6200 block of Goliath Road in Milton.

Deputies entered the residence and located two individuals who were deceased, according to Deputy Rich Aloy, spokesperson for the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies established there were indications of foul play. Based on those findings, detectives are currently working the investigation as a double homicide, Aloy said.

The victims have been identified as 60-year old Steven Tyrone Zackowski and 59-year old Debra Lynn Zackowski – husband and wife.

Detectives are looking for 41-year old Derrick Ray Thompson (pictured) on burglary/grand theft and fraud charges. Thompson is being sought out for questioning as a person of interest in the double homicide. His  whereabouts are unknown at this time.

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE. Thompson has been arrested.

He was last seen driving a silver 2012 Ford F-150 extended cab with an Auburn pate on the front and Florida tag K53-1UD.  Bay County businessman Alan Johnson was found shot to death inside the truck Monday afternoon in Panama City. Johnson is a former Bay County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Police are now looking for Johnson’s truck, which Thompson may now be driving. The license plate of the silver Toyota Tacoma is VY015.

Anyone with information related to the investigation or the whereabouts of Thompson  is asked to contact Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at (850) 437-STOP or their local law enforcement agency.

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE. Thompson has been arrested.

Comments

11 Responses to “Person Of Interest In Santa Rosa Double Murder Now Suspect In Third Murder”

  1. William on July 22nd, 2014 6:42 am

    THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE. Thompson has been arrested.

  2. hawghead on July 22nd, 2014 5:08 am

    Just remember that Ted Bundy used his good looks and personality to lure many women to their deaths. Looks can deceive many people. I don’t think this guy is a serial killer I believe their is a motive behind this based on the other charges this guy is charged with….Just my opinion….

  3. Bob C on July 21st, 2014 6:37 pm

    Sounds like this guy is on a killing spree.
    Makes me wonder if he is a serial killer or if this is a crime of opportunity turned into a murderous venture.
    Hopefully, he will be found and that there will be no need for a ride to the jailhouse.

  4. Taris on July 21st, 2014 5:53 pm

    This is such a sad day that we live in now. I pray that he is caught, so that the family can have some closure. I just hate this has to happen, and yes even criminals dress up to fool us.

  5. Delson D on July 21st, 2014 11:35 am

    Yes ,even your clean cut / well mannered / suit and tie kind of guy could be the bad guy .

  6. Anon on July 21st, 2014 11:28 am

    @ Harry, Exactly, I wish more people would think like you.

  7. Harry on July 21st, 2014 7:13 am

    Wow just because someone looks good on the outside they can be very wicked on the inside.Be careful who you let in your house

  8. chrstefl on July 21st, 2014 1:06 am

    Wow. Our society has created such monstrous individuals. To fathom is beyond my thoughts. I will never understand what brings one to harm another out of selfishness. My condolences to both families that will be forever hindered.

  9. William on July 21st, 2014 12:35 am

    >>>Is this the photo of Thompson?

    Yes.

  10. matt on July 21st, 2014 12:31 am

    Is this the photo of Thompson?

  11. shayah on July 20th, 2014 9:07 pm

    This Is Very Sad Praying For This Family

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