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911 Tapes Released: Caller Tells Dispatchers Friends Inside Burning Building

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Posted at 11:00 AM, May 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-29 06:34:54-04

MOULTRIE, GA (WTXL) - Authorities have released the 911 tapes for the Moultrie fire where 5 people were found shot to death. The tapes include a caller telling 911 dispatchers his friends were inside the burning building.

Jeffrey Alan Peacock was arrested for the murders of Jonathon Edwards, Alicia Norman, Reid Williams, Jones Pidcock, and Jordan Croft. He is also being charged with arson.

Authorities say they were called out to a house fire Sunday morning but the Georgia Bureau of Investigation say the 5 victims died of gun shots.

"My buddies -- they're all inside," said the caller to dispatchers after giving them the address and asking for the fire department.

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In the 911 tapes, the caller identifies himself as "Jeffery" saying he is a friend of the people living in the house.

"There is nobody outside and I-I just left about 30 minutes ago to get us all breakfast," he said.

Friday afternoon, GBI asked the public for help. They are hoping to talk with anyone who may have seen Peacock's vehicle on Sunday before the fire.

The truck is a green 1995 Chevrolet truck C1500 with an extended cab. The tag number is QFB1417.

GBI says they expect to finish sorting through the crime scene on Friday.

A candle light vigil is scheduled for Friday night in Moultrie to honor the victims.