(Lincoln, NE) -- The Laurel, Nebraska man accused in the deaths of four people is released from the hospital, months after the murders.
The Nebraska State Patrol says Wednesday morning, 42 year old Jason Jones was discharged from CHI St. Elizabeth in Lincoln where he had been since August 5th. Jones was arrested at his home in Laurel the day after investigators say he killed four people and then set fire to their homes. The NSP says Jones suffered severe burns in the incident. Following discharge, Jones was transported to the Nebraska Department of Corrections Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln.
Investigators say Jones shot and killed 86-year-old Gene Twiford, 85-year-old Janet Twiford, and 55-year-old Dana Twiford in their home, then set it on fire. Jones is also accused of killing his neighbor, 53-year-old Michelle Ebeling, and also setting her home on fire.