BONIFAY — A 28-year-old Pensacola man is being held on an $850,000 bond in Holmes County for allegedly killing a Ponce de Leon couple last month.
Joshua Brandyn Gaskey made his first appearance in court Thursday morning to face murder charges in the deaths of Sheley and Jacqulyn Brooks. A judge set the bond and Gaskey was returned to jail.
Gaskey allegedly went to the Brooks’ home April 18, shot them each in the head and took two bottles of prescription medication before he fled, according to his arrest report.
He then returned to Escambia County and allegedly threw the gun he had used in Pensacola Bay, the report said.
Jacqulyn Brooks was found dead about 6 p.m. by a Walton County deputy, who was first on scene after a call for assistance.
Her husband was found alive but died a few days later from his wounds.
Gaskey already was wanted in Escambia County for allegedly stealing checks from a church.
He also faces charges for violating his probation in Santa Rosa County.