1 of 2 suspects in Arlington couple's murder taken into custody

ARLINGTON, Wash. — One of two brothers suspected in the murder of an Arlington couple was taken into custody on Monday, May 16. A statewide manhunt was on for the two men police have been calling armed and dangerous murderers.

Tony Clyde Reed was taken into custody by the US Marshals Service and has been booked into the San Diego County Jail.

He arranged with officials to turn himself in. Tony Reed's brother, and the second suspect in the murders, John Blaine Reed, is still outstanding.

Both 49-year-old Tony and 53-year-old John fled to Mexico via Ellensburg after the murder, according to officials.

[Update: Detectives located the vehicle driven by the two men suspected of murdering an Arlington couple. Click here for previous story.]

Key Developments: 

• One brother, Tony Reed, taken into custody on Monday, May 16
• Brothers John and Tony Reed wanted in murders of Patrick Shunn and Monique Patenaude
• Both men have extensive criminal histories
• Detectives found evidence linking the men to the homicides
• The men were believed to be in the Ellensburg area
• Believed to possess a 2007 Volkswagen EOS coupe, license AXH5106

Brothers John Blaine Reed and Tony Clyde Reed are accused of killing an Arlington couple who disappeared a week ago. The bodies of Patrick Shunn and his wife Monique Patenaude still have not been found.

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Investigators hiked up to where the missing couple’s Land Rover and Jeep were found in a wooded area near Oso.

After looking through their abandoned cars, Snohomish County Sheriff's officials say they found evidence of murder and incriminating evidence in a home where John Reed once lived. Detectives said they were also able to obtain video surveillance footage tying the Reed brothers to the disposal of the vehicles.

“John Reed’s former house was very close to where Patrick and Monique lived,” said Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary.

Detectives have acknowledged that there were property disputes between the Reed brothers and the missing couple.

Shunn and Patenaude owned a large lot near the Stillaguamish River. They filed a lawsuit against the Reeds three years ago, claiming the brothers drove their RVs onto their property and let their dogs harass their farm animals.

When the couple didn't come home, their neighbors took notice.

“So everybody’s kind of up in arms, keeping track of each other and calling concerned when people are not answering phones, so it’s a concern," neighbor Damon Davis said.

Meanwhile, detectives confirmed that the Reed brothers were in possession of their parents’ red 2007 Volkswagen EOS Coupe, with Washington license AXH5106.

John Reed, 53, was described as around 5 feet 8 inches tall, 190 pounds with hazel eyes and gray hair. Tony Reed was described as 49 years old about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds with green eyes and gray hair.

"The public should absolutely be worried," Sheriff Ty Trenary said in an afternoon press conference.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of John Reed or with information about the investigation into the murder of Shunn and Patenaude, is asked to call 911 or the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office anonymous tipline at 425-388-3845. 

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