Florida Son's 'Righteous Kill' Spree Ends in Georgia Arrest

Florida Man Arrested in Georgia After Alleged 'Righteous Kill' of Parents A shocking double homicide in Largo, Florida, on June 6th, 2025, led to the arrest of 37-year-old Nicholas Kirchner in Georgia. Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check at a home on Saunders Avenue, discovering Elizabeth, 53, and Steven Kirchner, 64, dead from gunshot wounds. Kirchner had already fled the scene. The same day, Sumter County, South Carolina authorities responded to a disturbance call involving Kirchner. Witnesses reported Kirchner pointed a firearm at multiple people, holding one hostage and threatening to kill more. "I’ve already killed two people – I’ll kill some more," Kirchner chillingly threatened, according to witnesses. A family member, armed with a firearm, confronted Kirchner, causing him to flee. Hours later, a motorist in Georgia reported a suspicious individual kneeling on the highway. Taliaferro County Sheriff's deputies apprehended Kirchner, who confessed to the murders, stating it was a "righteous kill." He also admitted to abandoning a stolen Nissan Pathfinder. Kirchner is currently in McDuffie County Jail awaiting extradition to Florida to face two counts of first-degree murder. This case highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement across multiple states in bringing a dangerous individual to justice.