Washington Murder Suspect Alexander Lee Rogers Captured in Southern California

Suspect Apprehended in SoCal

• 🎯 Alexander Lee Rogers, a 51-year-old man, has been apprehended in the Los Angeles area.
• 🔍 Rogers was the subject of a multi-state manhunt for the past week.
• 📍 His car was found abandoned in Calabasas, and he was spotted and arrested in the Westlake area.

Allegations in Washington State

• 🔪 Rogers is wanted in connection with the stabbing death of Don Peters in Longview, Washington.
• ⚠️ He is also wanted for the attempted murder of Don's brother-in-law, Andrew Peters.
• 🗓️ The crimes are alleged to have occurred on August 5th.

Suspect's Background and Connection to Victims

• 🛠️ Investigators state that Rogers was working as a handyman for the victims.
• 📹 Surveillance video shows him entering their house around the time of the crime.
• 🚨 Rogers has a violent criminal history, including a prior 20-year prison sentence for machete attacks.
• ⚖️ Family members expressed that he should not have been released from prison less than a year ago.