Oldest Suspect In Billings Murder Pleads Not Guilty

The oldest suspect charged in the Billings murder case says he didn't do it.

56-year-old Leonard Gonzales Senior pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to two counts of second-degree murder, home invasion and tampering with evidence.

State Attorney Bill Eddins says he will present the case to a grand jury within the next week.

The grand jury will decide if any of the suspects should face capital murder charges for the July 9th murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings, a couple known for adopting special needs children.

Arraignments for the alleged shooter/mastermind, Leonard Gonzales Jr, Wayne Coldiron and Pamela Long Wiggins were all delayed until after the grand jury hearing.

Pamela Long Wiggns is the only suspect not charged with murder. She's charged with being an accessory after the fact. Police found a safe stolen from the Billings' home buried in her backyard.