Poulsbo, Wash. — In a chilling incident in a quiet Washington town, two teenagers were found deceased in a residence on Wednesday, and authorities have charged their half-brother with their murders. Kitsap County law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 23-year-old Seth South, who was apprehended following a manhunt that concluded near Bonney Lake.
The investigation unfolded rapidly after a distressing 911 call made by South himself, reporting a severe injury at the home. The call was abruptly cut off, with operators catching the sounds of an altercation before the line went silent. Responding deputies arrived at the scene to a grim discovery: South’s siblings were found lifeless, one in the kitchen and another at the stairway’s top, while South had fled.
According to court documents, a relative conveyed haunting words allegedly spoken by South before the crime, stating, “You’re either with me or against me,” and claimed he had killed “the boys.” Further investigation revealed a disturbing declaration by South to a friend about his intent to travel to Missouri to target another sibling, prompting alerts to law enforcement across multiple states.
The dramatic capture of South occurred after Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies deployed tire deflation devices on State Route 410. South’s vehicle was promptly stopped, and he was taken into custody. A search of his car uncovered bloody clothing and visible bloodstains inside, adding incriminating evidence to the harrowing case.
During his subsequent interrogation by Kitsap County detectives, South reportedly attacked the officers as they attempted to re-handcuff him, resulting in minor injuries to one detective. He currently remains in custody at the Kitsap County Jail.
South faces two counts of second-degree murder and an additional charge of assaulting a police officer. His legal proceedings are set to continue later this month, keeping the community on edge as more details about this family tragedy are expected to emerge.
The case has startled the Poulsbo community, known for its tranquility and close-knit population. Local authorities are urging residents to provide any relevant information as they piece together the sequence of events leading to this brutal act, hoping to offer some solace to the bereaved family through swift justice.