TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Watch Channel 2 Action News for updates.
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Police identified the victims as William Burtron, 69, Sheila Burtron, 68, Christie Lee, 33, Bailey Burtron, 16, and Iiaonna Green, 18.
"I'd say beginning of the week, maybe end of last week. Nothing noticeable. Let's put it that way," neighbor Jeff Delaney said.
Police are now looking for Thomas Jesse Lee, believed to be the husband of Christie Lee. He was originally named a person of interest in the case. At about 4 p.m., sheriff's officials said he was now a suspect in the case. He is wanted on murder charges, sheriff's officials said.
Investigators think the murders happened last week.
"Really no past history of calls to the house and we really don't know what led up to this," said Smith.
Lee’s father says he's cooperating with investigators.
The Medical Examiner is scheduled to perform the autopsies Monday.
Family members of the victims released the following statement on Monday:
"All of our families are unbelievably grief stricken, the family of Iiaonna Green, and Sheila, William, Christie , Bailey Burtron continue to be appreciative of the public's prayers and concerns. We also want to acknowledge the grief that the Lee family are experiencing as well. We ask the for the public not to make assumptions or speculations that could create false information or be hurtful to any of the families, or could hinder the investigation. We also request privacy for our families. A fund has been setup to assist with expenses. If you would like to help you can call 1-866-902-2265, or make check or money order payable to : Burtron-Ortiz Victim/Family Assistance, PO Box 1489, Lagrange , GA 30240"