Crime & Safety

WANTED: Police ID Second Suspect in Peabody Killings

The man is considered armed and dangerous.

PEABODY, MA – The second suspect wanted in connection to the Peabody murders has been identified by police.

Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has asked the public to keep an eye out for Wes Doughty. Police are actively searching for Doughty, and he is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities suspect he is connected to the slayings of Mark Greenlaw, 37, and his girlfriend Jennifer O'Connor, 40, who were found in a "messy" crime scene at 19 Farm Ave. on Saturday night.

Police said no one should approach Doughty.

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State Police assigned to the Essex DA's office have obtained an arrest warrant for Doughty, as he is believed to be connected to the double murder that was discovered in Peabody over the weekend.

The State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and Peabody Police have been actively searching for Doughty since then. The first suspect in the killings pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning.

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Anyone with information regarding the suspect should call 911, or State Police at 1-800-527-8873.

This story will be updated.

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