Ex-commando Collin Reeves, 34, was arrested on suspicion of murdering Jennifer Chapple, 33, and husband Stephen, 34, in Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset
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A couple killed while their children were sleeping upstairs, ages six and five, were involved in a parking lot dispute, neighbors alleged.
Ex-commando Collin Reeves, 34, is being held in Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset on suspicion of murdering Jennifer Chapple, 33, and husband Stephen, 34.
When Jennifer’s film surfaced in a doorstep dispute, Chief Insp Justin French said, “There have been callouts in the past.”
The doorbell film shows the tragic Jennifer in a verbal collision outside her house just weeks before she was stabbed.
The grainy footage she sent to a friend shows how she is confronted with a man who yells, “Damn it.”
Colin Reeves, 34, was arrested on suspicion of murder
He unleashes a rant of expletives before she goes inside and he walks away, still cursing.
On Facebook, Jennifer, now described as a “dear, kindhearted lady,” said in February, “Don’t let the ugly in others kill the beauty in you.”
Jennifer and her husband Stephen were found dead Sunday night at their home in Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset. Her children, boys aged six and five, were unharmed but “distressed” inside.
The video from the doorbell camera shows Jennifer days before her death
Police, who said the children were asleep at the time of the attack, confirmed Jennifer had died of stab wounds while her husband was still being autopsied.
Father of two, Collin Reeves, 34, a former Commando Royal Engineer arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder, was interrogated tonight after judges granted an extension of his term.
A 67-year-old man was also arrested on Sunday but released as part of the investigation.
Chief Inspector Justin French
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Avon and Somerset Police said the incident at the Dragon Rise property was being referred to police based on “prior police contact with those involved”.
Chief Inspector Justin French said, “There have been previous incidents. There have been callouts in the past. “
Local residents said the police had been called over parking lot disputes. One local resident said: “The police have been outside at least three times because of the parking lots, which is absolutely ridiculous.”
Two cars parked in the Chappels car park
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Drone images showed two cars parked bumper to bumper in the designated area of the chapples.
Another resident, Melissa, said, “Everyone here has a problem with parking. Some people have several cars that don’t have room and that caused a lot of trouble. “
Flowers placed on the scene for the chapples paid tribute to “genuinely lovable people.” One resident named Barbara, 40, said, “Whenever I saw Jennifer, she was so kind and always smiling.
Police are investigating homes in Norton Fitzwarren
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“We will miss them both very much.”
Jennifer worked at the Otter Garden Center in Pen Elm, near Taunton.
Manager Rob Brooks said, “She was a popular and respected member of the team, a lovable, kind hearted lady and a devoted mother.
“At the moment it’s still raw for all employees. Our hearts are with the children who have stayed behind. “
Stephen was an IT teacher at West Somerset College.
Headmaster Gregg Mockridge said, “Steve was a fantastic colleague, a brilliant teacher who took great care of his students.”
