Updated 3 pm
Here's the release from Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood:
ln reference to the May 24,2O12, murders of Jessica Neal and Don Shedd;
On May 31,2012, a person fitting the description of the suspect (Adolph "Sonny" Neal) was observed by a citizen in a field behind the Dollar General Store in Varnell, Ga.
The citizen contacted the Varnell Police Department and officers from the Varnell Police Department, Cohutta Police Department, and the Whitfield County Sheriffs Office converged on the area.
The suspect was spotted by officers, at which time he first attempted to flee. Officers were able to confront the suspect within a couple of minutes, at
which time he surrendered without resistance.
The suspect was transported to Hamilton Medical Center where he was treated for some injuries he received prior to being taken into custody.
Adolph Ray "Sonny" Neal, DOB 11/4/1962, is charged with two counts of Murder. He is being held wíthout bond.