Two arrested in Holmes’ murder 11-23-2010

TWO MEN HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN THE SLAYING OF A HOLMES COUNTY MAN. SHERIFF WILLIE MARCH SAID THAT MALCOLM MELTON, 22, AND ERIK ELLIS, 28, HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER, KIDNAPPING AND ARSON.  AT THIS TIME, ROBBERY CHARGES ARE POSSIBLE PENDING THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. JIMMY SANDERS', 63, GOOD WILL AND DESIRE TO HELP LED TO HIS DEATH.  SHERIFF MARCH SAID AFTER RECEIVING A KNOCK ON THE DOOR OF HIS RESIDENCE AT 4 A.M. MONDAY MORNING, SANDERS RUSHED OUT TO ASSIST MELTON AND ELLIS WHO CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN HAVING CAR TROUBLES.  SANDERS NEVER RETURNED HOME.  THE SHERIFF SAID HE WAS BURNED TO DEATH INSIDE HIS FORD PICKUP.  THE MOTIVE BEHIND SANDERS MURDER REMAINS UNKNOWN.