Stolen safe recovered in Fla. couple slayings

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Investigators say they've found a safe stolen from a Florida couple's home during a deadly break-in last week.

State Attorney Bill Eddins said Thursday that investigators have also found several guns and believe at least one of them was used to kill Melanie and Byrd Billings.

MORE: Person of interest in Fla. couple's slaying found

The couple was known for adopting children with special needs. Surveillance cameras captured footage of masked men - some dressed as ninjas - slipping into front and back doors of their home.

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