Accused killerCasey Whiteallegedly referred toVicky White— the Alabama corrections officer who helped him escape jail more than a week ago — as his “wife,” and reportedly told investigators she shot herself in the head during a brief police pursuit.
U.S. Marshal Matt Keely told CNNthat while authorities were taking him into custody in Indiana on Monday, Casey, 38, told them he did not fire the bullet thatkilled Vicky.
Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Investigators do not believe the pair were actually married, and officers did not fire their weapons during the pursuit.
On Monday, Casey and Vicky — who are not related but reportedly had aromantic relationship— were located when investigators followed up on a citizen tip that led them to an Evansville, Ind., hotel.
The suspects fled the scene in a Cadillac, launching a police pursuit that ended with a car wreck.
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It was unclear Tuesday who owned the vehicle, but Vicky was behind the wheel.
Wedding emphasized that further investigation is needed to definitively conclude that she shot herself.
Casey White and Vicky White.U.S. Marshals Service via AP; Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
Casey surrendered at the scene and is in custody, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said.
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Last week, it was revealed that a warrant had been issued for Vicky’s arrest on charges of permitting or facilitating escape in the first degree, forgery in the second degree and identity theft.
Casey and Vicky vanished the day after Vicky filed paperwork for her retirement. April 29 was her last day of work, and Vicky sold her house a month ago.
source: people.com
