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2 Florida women arrested for alleged murder of one of the women’s missing boyfriend
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2 Florida women arrested for alleged murder of one of the women’s missing boyfriend

TO flowery woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of her on-off boyfriend who disappeared earlier this month.

Authorities issued arrest warrants Thursday for Caylen Deller, 30, and Tina Marie Lee-Ellis, 56.

Putnam County Police posted that Chad Mullen, 53, was likely last seen alive on Sept. 9 and was traveling with Deller, with whom he had an on-again, off-again relationship, to a location near Deller’s business.

The women were arrested after Mullen’s body was discovered in Florida following a tip.

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Mullen was first reported missing on September 15 by his family after his brother’s home was lost. wedding in Texas.

“We were supposed to go to Texas to be with family. That’s when I thought, ‘Okay, this is real,'” Hollie Mullen, Chad’s daughter, told News4JAX. “At first it was amazing. I thought, ‘He’s just going to come back.'”

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Chad Mullen was reported missing on September 15. (Putnam County Sheriff’s Office)

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The body was discovered on the side of a rural road by a mechanic/equipment operator on property approximately a quarter mile from the Putnam County line. The man said he noticed an unusual pile of dirt which led to the discovery.

“We found it probably no more than 20 to 25 feet off the side of the road toward the front yard of the property,” Robert Rash said. Action News Jax.

“What didn’t make sense was just the location of the pile, because there’s no road that goes through it. There’s no drainage that goes through it,” Rash said.

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Lee-Ellis turned herself in Thursday night and was charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Deller was arrested in Volusia County and first degree accused premeditated homicide with a firearm.

The investigation is still ongoing. Authorities say it is still unclear how long the women have known each other.