Mississippi man accused of killing his mother and girlfriend

Press Release:

Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 6:12 a.m., the Winston County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a concerned citizen who resides on Zion Ridge Road about finding bloody clothing and bed sheets inside their garbage can. Deputies arrived on scene and took possession of the items, which Investigators began processing as evidence.

At approximately 4:47 pm, the Winston County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a welfare check at the residence of 2920 Zion Ridge Road. Once deputies arrived at the residence, the doors were locked, causing deputies to gain entry through the window. Once inside the residence, 2 deceased bodies were discovered. Deputies immediately secured the scene and contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations Crime Scene Unit, to come process the scene.

During the meantime, Investigators began interviewing family and friends. These interviews led Investigators to determine Carlos Daniels was a person of interest. Investigators also got the vehicle description of Carlos Daniels’ vehicle and deputies began patrolling the county looking for the vehicle.
Carlos Daniels had been seen leaving the residence of the crime scene around 10:00 am the same day.

After Carlos Daniels was identified as the prime suspect, Investigators were able to put out a “BOLO” for Carlos Daniels and the vehicle he was seen driving to all other law enforcement agencies. Investigators also used an investigative technique to pinpoint where Daniels was located, which informed Investigators, he was in Scott County, Mississippi.

A short time later, Scott County Sheriff’s Department located the vehicle Carlos Daniels was driving and conducted a traffic stop. Scott County Sheriff’s Department was able to take Daniels into custody without incident. Daniels was arrested on warrants not related to the double homicide. Winston County Sheriff’s Department traveled to Scott County and took custody of Daniels and transported him back to Winston County.

The victims were identified to be Linda Daniels and Chancie Ware, the mother and girlfriend of Carlos Daniels. The victims will be taken to the Mississippi Crime Lab for an autopsy when one can be scheduled.

Carlos Daniels will be officially charged with two counts of 1st Degree Murder in the near future.

Winston County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank Louisville Police Department, Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies for their assistance in this horrible crime. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.