Bossier police chief Mike Halphen says after killing his estranged wife's parents and teenaged son Monday night, McCoy drove through Texas, Arkansas, Washington state and Idaho. They say he was trying to get to California by hitching rides with several truck drivers. They say those drivers should consider themselves extremely lucky.

"We do believe we located the weapon he used in the homicides inside the cab of the truck," said Chief Halphen.

McCoy had been the focus of the largest Bossier City manhunt in recent history. Bossier City police, Shreveport police and agents from the U.S. Marshals office and F.B.I. refused to give up until McCoy was captured.

Police say McCoy went peacefully. Authorities had feared he might kill again before he was caught. They say he tried to lie about his identity, but later admitted who he was. They say he has not admitted to the triple murders.

Less than two hours after McCoy was taken into custody, his two brothers were released from jail. They were originally charged with accessory.

"We are dismissing the charges right now against the brothers since they did become cooperative with the D.A. reserving at a later date that he can bring them back up depending on the trial and everything else," said Chief Halphen.

McCoy's father, who made a plea for his son to turn himself in, is relieved he's finally found.

"He's safe. We're still going to be in his corner. We love him. We're always going to love him," said Robert McCoy, Sr.

Authorities say they've already begun the process of bringing the triple murder suspect back to Bossier to face charges.