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Jed Boal Reporting The body of a murdered missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will return to Utah today, and Elder Morgan Young's parents will talk publicly for the first time this morning.
Elder Young's family says it will speak to the media at 10 a.m. When it happens you can see it live here on KSL-5.
Police in Chesapeake, Va. arrested the man they say killed one Latter-day Saint missionary and wounded another. Neighbors call the suspect a wonderful young man. Police, however, got to know him differently, starting eight months ago.
In a quiet Chesapeake neighborhood, police surrounded this house and quietly arrested accused killer James Boughton, Jr.
Nettie Bailey, Neighbor of Suspect: "James was a very quiet, sweet young man. He was an honor roll student who had aspirations of being a doctor or a president. I've never known James to be in trouble, he was a wonderful kid, a very quiet, sweet child."
Police say he shot two LDS missionaries Monday night; they found the gun Wednesday. Boughton's criminal record begins in May when he was charged with possession of cocaine. A few months later he was found guilty of driving under the influence and sentenced to 30 days in jail. The sentence was suspended.
In November he was charged with underage drinking and using abusive language; those charges were dismissed.
"He went to school with me. He was a quiet person, really quiet. He isn't the type of person who would do something like this. It was so shocking to me, that I literally cried."
It's a solemn scene at the Bountiful, Utah home of Elder Morgan Young, killed in the shooting. Neighbors placed painted hearts on the family's lawn.
Winslow Young, Elder Morgan Young's Grandfather: "It's really been tough for them and it's going to be awhile before they really can feel comfortable again. I can't imagine anything more devastating."
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Elder Young and his missionary companion were going door-to-door in Chesapeake when, police say, they witnessed a crime and Boughton shot them. The missionary's grandfather says the family is not angry.
Winslow Young, Elder Morgan Young's grandfather: "I know that he gained a lot and I know that the people of Virginia gained a lot from him, but, oh my, we're going to miss him."
Elder Joshua Heidbrink, wounded in the shooting, returned to his home in Greeley, Colorado. Elder Young's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday.
