Jacob Daniel Price, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal 2019 shootings of his parents and their two dogs. The sentencing came immediately after he was found guilty of the murders.
Guilty Verdict and Life Sentence
On March 11, 2026, Jacob Price was convicted of two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of animal cruelty. Circuit Judge David Oberliesen sentenced Price to two consecutive life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole.
Details of the Crime
The shooting took place on November 13, 2019, when Price shot his parents, 56-year-old Robert Price and 51-year-old Jolene Price, while they were asleep in their home. Both victims were shot in the head. Their dog, Nala, was also in the bed and was killed by a gunshot to the head. Another dog, Cooper, ran into the dining room, where he too was shot in the head. Two additional dogs in the home were found unharmed.
Confession and Arrest
Immediately following the killings, Price went to the police station and confessed to the crime. According to reports, Price lived with his parents at the time of the murders.
Background of Jacob Price
Price served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2013 as a field radio operator. However, according to a Marine Corps spokeswoman, Yvonne Carlock, Price left the service due to his character not aligning with the Corps’ expectations and standards.
Family and Victim Impact
The couple, Robert and Jolene Price, had been married for 32 years. They were restaurant owners and loved spending time cooking, hosting, gardening, and enjoying the company of their pets. The obituary for Robert and Jolene Price described their favorite places as being wherever their children and grandchildren were.Jacob Daniel Price, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal 2019 shootings of his parents and their two dogs. The sentencing came immediately after he was found guilty of the murders.
Guilty Verdict and Life Sentence
On March 11, 2026, Jacob Price was convicted of two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of animal cruelty. Circuit Judge David Oberliesen sentenced Price to two consecutive life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole.
Details of the Crime
The shooting took place on November 13, 2019, when Price shot his parents, 56-year-old Robert Price and 51-year-old Jolene Price, while they were asleep in their home. Both victims were shot in the head. Their dog, Nala, was also in the bed and was killed by a gunshot to the head. Another dog, Cooper, ran into the dining room, where he too was shot in the head. Two additional dogs in the home were found unharmed.
Confession and Arrest
Immediately following the killings, Price went to the police station and confessed to the crime. According to reports, Price lived with his parents at the time of the murders.
Background of Jacob Price
Price served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2013 as a field radio operator. However, according to a Marine Corps spokeswoman, Yvonne Carlock, Price left the service due to his character not aligning with the Corps’ expectations and standards.
Family and Victim Impact
The couple, Robert and Jolene Price, had been married for 32 years. They were restaurant owners and loved spending time cooking, hosting, gardening, and enjoying the company of their pets. The obituary for Robert and Jolene Price described their favorite places as being wherever their children and grandchildren were.
