The 18 year-old accused of killing Memphis Police Lieutenant Ed Vidulich is now charged in the October 2007 murder of an elderly man.

Police say Dexter Cox is charged for the death of 76 year-old Herbert Wooten, who was killed outside his home in the 1800 block of Pinedale. Investigators say around 6:00 p.m., October 25, 2007, officers were called to the home and upon arrival, found Wooten lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. Officers say they also found Wooten's 54 year-old wife inside, who had also been shot.

Herbert Wooten died at the scene and Mrs. Wooten was treated at an area hospital for several days.

Cox is already behind bars, charged with Lt. Vidulich's murder. He now faces first degree murder charges in the death of Herbert Wooten.

Below are details on the charges from Memphis Police:

"...On October 25, 2007, Mr. Herbert Wooten was sitting on the front porch of his residence at 1812 Pinedale when a male approached Mr. Wooten and spoke with Mr. Wooten about a treadmill that Mr. Wooten had for sale. Mr. Wooten’s wife Barbara was inskle 1812 Pinedale and was present when Mr. Wooten and the male had the discussion about the sale of the treadmill. The male told Mr. Wooten he wanted to purchase the treadmill. The male left 1812 Pinedale and returned approximately five minutes later. The male produced a semiautomatic handgun and shot Herbert Wooten several times while Mr. Wooten was sitting on the front porch of his residence. Upon hearing the gunfire, Barbara Wooten went to the front door and was shot through the door when she went to check on Mr. Wooten. After Mr. Wooten was shot, the gunman took a 9mm handgun which was strapped in a holster and attached to Herbert Wooten’s waist. Herbert Wooten had a permit to carry the 9mm handgun that was stolen from him. Herbert Wooten was pronounced dead at 1812 Pinedale. Barbara Wooten was transported to the Med in critical condition. Mrs. Wooten underwent emergency surgery and was hospitalized for several days. The Shelby County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the death of Herbert Wooten a criminal homicide due to the gunshot wounds he suffered on October 25, 2007.

Dexter Cox was developed as a suspect in the homicide of Herbert Wooten after he was questioned regarding the homicide of Edward Vidulich. Dexter Cox was advised of his rights and gave a statement of admission to Lt. T. Armstrong and Det. P. Sherman that he shot Herbert Wooten after he spoke with Mr. Wooten about purchasing the treadmill that Herbert Wooten was selling. Dexter Cox admitted he took a 9mm handgun from Herbert Wooten after Mr. Wooten was shot. Further, Dexter Cox admitted he shot Barbara Wooten when she came to the door to check on Mr. Wooten.

Barbara Wooten was shown a photo spread and was able to positively identify Dexter Cox as the person that shot her and shot and killed Herbert Wooten on October 25, 2007."

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