Triple-homicide suspect appears in court, will be extradited to Nebraska
JACKSON, Tenn. — A murder suspect wanted in connection with a triple homicide in Nebraska appeared Thursday morning in Madison County General Sessions Court.
John Dalton Jr.
John Dalton Jr., 46, is wanted on murder charges in the deaths of his parents and teenage niece in Omaha.
John Dalton Sr., Jean Dalton and his teenage niece Leonna Dalton Phillips were found shot to death Tuesday night.
Police launched a massive manhunt for Dalton and the Tennessee Highway Patrol spotted his black GMC SUV Wednesday near the Christmasville Road exit on Interstate 40 in north Jackson.
He was arrested without incident shortly afterward by U.S. Marshals.
John Dalton Jr. appeared Thursday morning in Madison County General Sessions Court.
During the Thursday morning hearing, Dalton waived his right to an attorney. The process will now begin for his extradition to Nebraska.
According to court documents, Dalton served more than 11 years in prison for killing his wife and was released on parole in 2010.
Dalton is being held at the Madison County Jail without bond.
