An Alabama teen is accused of killing his mother and twin 13-year-old brothers

An Alabama teenager has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother and twin 13-year-old brothers.

The victims -- identified as Holli Christina Durham, age 36; Branson Durham, age 13; and Baron Durham, age 13 -- were found dead of apparent stab wounds inside a house in Munford, Alabama, the Talladega County Sheriff's Office said. The victims' son and older brother, 16-year-old Landon Durham, faces a capital murder charge for all three killings, Talladega County District Attorney Steve Giddens told CNN affiliate WBRC. Durham is being charged as an adult.

" Suzanne Lacey, the superintendent of Talladega County Schools, called the killings a"tragedy." Read More"Like any small town, when tragedy strikes, it affects the entire community, including the school community," Lacey said."Our focus is to support the school family during this difficult time." Authorities have not released a motive for the murders. Durham is expected to make a first court appearance on Friday.

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