A shocking case is unfolding as police in Baytown, Texas, investigate the mysterious death of a 73-year-old man, Floyd Hadley, whose body was found inside his burning home.
At the same time, his son, Clinton Hadley, was arrested over 300 miles away in Louisiana under suspicious circumstances, making the incident even more troubling.
Man Found Dead in Burning Home
On Monday afternoon, firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1900 block of Chilton Drive in Baytown. After putting out the flames, they discovered the body of Floyd Hadley, 73, inside the home.
Authorities are waiting for the results of the autopsy to find out the exact cause of death, but police say they are treating the case as a possible homicide unless proven otherwise.
Son Arrested in Louisiana the Same Day
In a strange twist, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana reported the arrest of 40-year-old Clinton Hadley, identified by relatives as Floyd Hadley’s son. He was taken into custody the very same day his father’s body was discovered.
Clinton Hadley allegedly went to a business in Slidell, a town about 30 miles from New Orleans, and threatened to burn the building down if he wasn’t given gas money. According to deputies, he also refused to leave when asked and lied about his name during the initial investigation.
Possible Connection Under Investigation
Deputies later confirmed that Clinton Hadley is being held for authorities in Harris County, which includes Baytown. However, Baytown police have not officially named any suspects in the investigation into Floyd Hadley’s death.
They also haven’t confirmed if Clinton is being treated as a suspect in the case, but the timing of his arrest and his actions are raising serious questions.
What Happens Next?
At this point, the Baytown Police Department is waiting for the autopsy results to determine how Floyd Hadley died. If any signs of foul play are found, the case will move forward as a homicide. For now, investigators are collecting evidence and asking anyone with information to come forward.
This developing case has shocked the local community, especially with the eerie timing of the son’s arrest just hours after the father’s death in a suspicious fire. While the full truth is yet to come out, police are looking closely at all possible angles.
More updates will be released as the investigation continues, but for now, many are left wondering what really happened on that tragic Monday afternoon in Baytown.
