In a news conference Sunday, Palmetto Police Chief Scott Tyler confirmed that missing woman, Tricia Freeman, was murdered on Tuesday inside her home at the hands of her daughter’s boyfriend.

Roy Nichols Jr., 26, and Kayla Coyler, 21, were arrested Saturday in West Virginia after they were suspected of stealing Freeman’s vehicle.

Officials said Nichols admitted to killing Freeman after an argument. He is facing second degree murder charges. Coyler is being charged with accessory to murder. Police said Colyer helped Freeman dispose of her mother's body. 

"What he told the investigators is that there was an argument," said Palmetto Police Chief Scott Tyler. "And that she (Tricia Freeman) made some statements that set him off, and that's how the struggle ensued.

"I guess there's an internal tracking device in that car, and its very very detailed. We're working on that as we speak and that is going to be very valuable. We'll be able to pinpoint the car and where it stopped and for how long... and that may help us narrow down the search area for her remains too." 

Tricia Freeman was reported missing on Tuesday after friends said she didn’t show up for work.

On Thursday, Freeman’s car was discovered abandoned in a park in Ashland, Kentucky.

Police said they found blood inside Freeman’s car.

Officials said Nichols admitted to taking Freeman’s body out of her house and leaving it somewhere else. Palmetto Police have not specified where that location is, but say they are searching the area. They did say it is somewhere in the state of Florida.

The pair were arrested in West Virginia and will be extradited back to Manatee County on Monday.