Bradenton, Florida -- The arrest report of a man accused of murdering three people in Manatee County reveals the brutality of the act.
Andy Avalos is currently being held without bond for the murder of his wife Amber, as well as Denise Potter and Bayshore Baptist Church pastor James "Tripp" Battle. Avalos was arrested Saturday following an intense manhunt.
Avalos' arrest report says his wife and mother of his six children was found "suspended from a cord with severe trauma to the face and a gunshot wound to the chest."
Also, Avalos showed up at the church office and spoke to the pastor's wife where "the defendant was rambling on about how the world was evil."
Pastor Battle showed up and Avalos exited the office, and then allegedly shot him in the courtyard.
Deputies say they believe it was a crime of passion.
Read: Andy Avalos' arrest report (PDF)
Amber Avalos taught Sunday School school at Bayshore Baptist, and was the mother of six children. The Battles have two children and Denise Potter, the third victim, leaves behind three sons.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Pastor Battle. His wake will be held Thursday, December 11 at 6 p.m. and his funeral on Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m. Both will be at:
Bradenton First Baptist Church
1306 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
