Maine Landlord Accused of Killing Two Tenants Due in Court

James Park, 73, from Biddeford, was arrested on Saturday after three hour standoff with the cops. Park has been accused of killing two of his tenants over a parking space dispute.

The landlord has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18.  Park’s victims rented the apartment a few months ago. Thompson’s mom also lived in the same apartment building with her younger son.

Before the shooting on Saturday, cops were called at the apartment building over a parking space dispute. Allegedly the two victims parked a vehicle in the building’s driveway due to the snowstorm. Minutes after the cops left, they were called again by Thompson’s mother who reported the shootings.

After talking with a negotiator for three hours, Park surrounded himself. Thompson’s mother was taken to the hospital and treated for a gunshot wound.

According to Park’s neighbors, the landlord, who also owns the Korean Yankee Landscape, has always had a short temper. According to his business website, Park is a Korean War orphan.

Derrick Thompson worked as an auto detailer at a car dealership and his girlfriend worked at a local coffee shop, both have attended the Thornton Academy in Saco.

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