Docket day set for Escambia County man accused of killing children, setting fire

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County man was in court on Wednesday after he allegedly killed two kids before burning down a mobile home.

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27-year-old John Walson Jr is accused of killing a 9-year-old and a 7-year-old after sexually assaulting one of the children.

Walston then allegedly set fire to the mobile home the children were in, killing a family dog.

On Wednesday, Walston’s docket date was set for Jan. 13, 2026…

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