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York man accused of killing parents says he was off medication

  • The Associated Press
A York Police vehicle is parked outside the station on Oct. 18, 2019.

 Ian Sterling for WITF

A York Police vehicle is parked outside the station on Oct. 18, 2019.

(York) — Authorities say a York man accused of killing his father and stepmother with a sword has told investigators he was off his schizophrenia medication at the time.

Thirty-eight-year-old Levar Fountain is charged with criminal homicide in the slayings of 74-year-old John Fountain and 65-year-old Mary Fountain.

Authorities allege that Fountain killed the victims Thursday night and moved their bodies to the basement. They allege he also killed several dogs, posted a note saying the couple had moved back to Florida and went to his room for three days.

Court documents don’t list a defense attorney; a working number for Fountain couldn’t be found.

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