Chelsea Nicole Thompson.Photo: Chelsea Nicole Thompson Facebook
The Jacksonville County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a hospital on Nov. 10, where Thompson died from her injuries.
According to the warrant, Lannon — who has been charged with felony aggravated battery and kidnapping, and remains in custody without bond — showed up unannounced at the friend’s residence on the day after Thompson’s killing.
The suspect allegedly told the friend he “was in serious trouble,” saying he’d confronted Thompson after believing she’d stolen from him.
The warrant alleges Lannon told his friend he tied Thompson up, and admitting to “waterboarding her, smothering her with a pillow, and hitting her.”
The warrant also alleges Lannon told the friend “he wanted the victim to shut up, so he tortured her and that the girl begged for her life.”
Lannon’s sister told police she found Thompson “on the floor” of Lannon’s home and that she was “unresponsive with her ankles bound with string.”
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The sister attempted chest compressions on the dying mother. Lannon allegedly insisted that his sister drive Thompson to the fire station.
The cause and manner of Thompson’s death have not been determined. But medical examiners did note her brain was swollen, and that the injuries to her face and across her body were consistent with someone who was “battered.”
According to the warrant, on the night he showed up, Lannon — who is also charged with meth trafficking and resisting police — allegedly burned a number of unspecified items in his friend’s backyard.
U.S. Marshals tracked Lannon to a Jacksonville hotel, where, on Nov. 23, he was arrested.
Elizabeth Colageo, Thompson’s aunt,spoke to News4Jax.
“She was a mother. She has two daughters. She was a great person,” Colageo said. “She would do anything for anyone.”
Thompson’s online obituarysays, “Chelsea has such a love for people and especially her family and friends. She leaves behind so very many people that will miss her sweet, funny and fighting personality.”
source: people.com
