Peabody Murder Timeline: What We Know

PEABODY, MA – After a week-long search, both suspects in the Peabody murders are now in custody. While details surrounding the case are still unclear, here's the information currently available to the public.

Saturday, Feb. 18
A woman runs from 19 Farm Ave., Peabody, on Saturday night and flags down a driver who brings her to state police barracks in Danvers. Police arrive at the home to find a "messy" crime scene and need to bring in special equipment to determine how many bodies were in the house.

Monday, Feb. 20
Authorities identify the victims as Mark Greenlaw, 37, and Jennifer O'Connor, 39. They are believed to have been dating and living in the home.

On the same day, police arrest Michael Hebb, 45, of Peabody, at the unit block of Aborn Street, Peabody. Another suspect, unidentified at this point, is still at large.

Tuesday, Feb. 21
Police release the identity of the second murder suspect, Wes Doughty, 39, and warn that he is considered armed and dangerous. Hebb is arraigned in Peabody District Court, and pleads not guilty to two counts of murder.

Wednesday, Feb. 22
Doughty allegedly carjacks a man at knife point in Middleton in front of Hailey's on Main Street. The man escaped in Boston when Doughty stopped at a liquor store, according to police. The victim later told news outlets that Doughty confessed to the murders, and said it was because the victims provided heroin to a loved one.

Friday, Feb. 24
Wes Doughty is arrested is Spartanburg, South Carolina, on a panhandling offense. When Spartanburg authorities ran Doughty's name, they found he was wanted on the warrant police obtained for the murder charges.

On the same day, police search a stretch of land next to Route 128 North, in an investigation related to the murders.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
A "not guilty" plea is entered on behalf of Wes Doughty when he appears in Peabody District Court. He was held without bail, and prosecutors again sealed the documents that may have shed some light on the murders. He is due back on court on April 6 for a probable cause hearing.

On the same day, authorities released the causes of death for Mark Greenlaw and Jennifer O'Connor. The DA'd office said O'Connor was stabbed in the neck and torso, and Greenlaw was shot in the head. The bodies were not dismembered, according to the DA's office, despite earlier rumors to the contrary.

Images via Facebook; Essex County DA's Office; Lisa Redmond, Patch Staff