At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Coroner Dr. Charles Preston officially confirmed what everyone already knew, Pastoral Associate Ruth Prats was the second victim in the double murder this week in downtown Covington.
Investigators laid out a timeline of when they think Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats came across their accused killer, Antonio Tyson.
Covington Police said there was no evidence Tyson knew the victims prior to Sunday.
A possible motive in the murders was not released.
Police said the investigation began Sunday evening just after 7 p.m. when Prats’ car was involved in a hit and run, but no one was able to reach her. Her phone was pinged in a dumpster.
Around 3:40 a.m. Monday the car was spotted at a Walgreens with Tyson and a woman inside the vehicle. The woman was taken in for questioning but was released.
The bodies were discovered just before 6 a.m. Monday behind a downtown business.
Investigators learned Tyson rode his bike past Prats’ home Sunday afternoon then briefly spoke with both victims. Police said the video showed him later come back to that location with a knife. At 6:30 p.m., video showed him drive away in her car.
A funeral for Fr. Young is set for Monday, December 5, at Noon in St. Peter Catholic Church. Visitation will take place in church from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Prats’ family was still confirming funeral arrangements.
