Dylan Eason's Dad Wants Death for Son Accused of Killing Stepmom

We're accustomed to hearing about people pleading for mercy on behalf of family members accused of terrible crimes.

Take the case of Brendan Johnson, whose mother launched a campaign to save him from the death penalty even though he was accused of killing her parents, Charles and Shirley Severance.

But the dynamic is different for nineteen-year-old Dylan Eason, who allegedly murdered his stepmother, Dr. Cynthia Campbell Eason, a Burlington veterinarian, in league with an accomplice, Isaiah Churchwell, 24.

Jon Eason, Dylan's dad, reportedly thinks the death penalty is the appropriate penalty for both men, including his son.

The crime took place on the 1300 block of Jasmine Street in Burlington.

Thus far, the Burlington Police Department has released few specifics about what took place, including any hint about how Cynthia was killed.

We do know, however, that the investigation into Cynthia's death got underway on Friday afternoon, April 29.

Shortly thereafter, a tip came in that led investigators to Dylan and Isaiah Churchwell.

They were arrested later on the 29th on suspicion of first-degree murder, in addition to first-degree burglary, aggravated robbery and theft — with the latter offenses giving a possible hint about motive.

The men are currently being held without bond in Kit County Jail.

Afterward, Jon Eason, Cynthia's husband and Dylan's father, was interviewed by 9News.

He spoke lovingly about Cynthia — and he also told the station that he thinks death is the appropriate punishment for the taking of her life.