A Newton County Magistrate has officially charged Decorrian Cordell Holmes with murder.
Holmes, who is accused of shooting and killing his cousin Peyton Holmes, appeared before Newton County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brenda Smith on Sunday and was officially arraigned on the charges.
After hearing the circumstances surrounding the case, Judge Smith set bond on Decorrian Holmes at $500,000.00 and at last word he remained in jail.
Decorrian Holmes is accused of shooting and killing Peyton Holmes on May 1st at a home in the Jamestown Community, following what Sheriff Billy Rowles said was a feud or argument between the two that had apparently been going on for some time.
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