Man arrested for allegedly stealing car of murdered elderly couple – NBC 6 South Florida

Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole the car of an elderly couple who were found murdered in their Fort Lauderdale home earlier this year.

Maurice Newson, 30, was arrested and charged in May for allegedly stealing Major and Claudette Melvin’s vehicle, according to Fort Lauderdale police.

Broward Sheriff’s Office

The man and woman, aged 89 and 85, were found shot to death in their home in the 600 block of Southwest 30th Terrace on March 22.

Her vehicle – a red 2014 Ford Fusion – was missing.

During the course of the investigation, the detectives finally found the vehicle at a tow yard.

Investigators later discovered that Newson had not only stolen the car but also sold it.

NBC6 has learned that Newson had a romantic relationship with the couple’s granddaughter.

Newson is accused of car theft and receiving stolen goods, but is not linked to the murders.