The man accused of murdering a Redlands couple is expected to appear before a judge in court Wednesday.
Michael Royce Sparks, 62, was charged with two counts of murder and two special circumstance allegations in connection to the deaths of Stephanie Menard, 73, and Daniel Menard, 79, who were initially reported missing.
“From the beginning of this case, what we were impressed by were the community members, the friends and loved ones who learned about the Menards and came forward to indicate that things weren’t right,” said San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson during a Tuesday news conference.
Sparks is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday. With those charges, the DA could decide to seek the death penalty.
A neighbor accused of killing missing Redlands couple Dan and Stephanie Menard has been charged in connection to their deaths, authorities announced.
According to Redlands Police Chief Rachel Tolber, a family member told officers Sparks had admitted to killing two people.