seth-peterson

Formal charges were filed Tuesday in the case of an alleged double homicide that took place in Carbon County on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Seth Gordon Peterson, 25, appeared via video conference before the Seventh District Court Judge- Douglas Thomas. He was charged on two counts of aggravated murder, one count of aggravated attempted murder, one count of aggravated robbery and one count of evading.

Peterson is accused of fatally shooting his 45-year old mother Susan Peterson, and 23-year old brother James Peterson. During a press conference on Nov. 3 Carbon County Sheriff Jeff Wood said Peterson was arrested the night of the shooting after he fled from police. Leading law enforcement in a high speed chase for roughly five miles, Peterson eventually surrendered peacefully.

Following the charges filed on Wednesday, Peterson is now scheduled to appear before the court to set a preliminary hearing date on Dec. 5, 2016.

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