Investigators Seek Clues in South Laurel Killings; $25,000 Reward Offered

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the twin killings of Tina Lynn Towler and James Vell Ferguson, the South Laurel couple found slain in their apartment last Thursday.

According to police, a nurse who cares for Towler's severely disabled daughter discovered their bodies when she arrived at their home in the 9600 block of Muirkirk Road that morning.

Towler, 45, and Ferguson, 42, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The 25-year-old daughter, who suffers from paraplegia and cerebral palsy, was also found in the apartment. Though she was unharmed, authorities transported her to a nearby hospital for observation.

Prince George's County Police are still working to identify a suspect and motive in the case, which investigators are treating as a double homicide.

Neighbors reported hearing loud arguing from the apartment around 5 a.m. the morning of the killings, according to PGPD spokeswoman Julie Parker.

Anyone with information in the incident is asked to contact the PGPD Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), texting "PGPD" plus a message to CRIMES (274637), or visiting the PGPD's website.