Lamar County Double Murder

James and Carylon Elrod

Dispatch sent Lamar County Deputies to a residence in the northwest part of the county regarding a deceased person. While deputies were at the house, they found the bodies of a woman and man. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating it as a homicide. They identified two people as persons of interest. James Elrod III and Carylon Elrod both have outstanding warrants for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and are wanted for questioning. They may be traveling in a 2008 Cadillac SRX. Officials are withholding the names of the deceased, pending notification of family members. It is an ongoing investigation, and they will release more details at a later date. Anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of James or Carylon Elrod should contact the Lamar County Sheriff’s office at 903-737-2400 or call 911.