A teenager accused in the death of his grandparents was certified Wednesday to stand trial as an adult.

That ruling came from Buchanan County Circuit Judge Dan Kellogg Wednesday after he heard testimony from officials involved in the case of Joseph Johnson.

Johnson, 16, was charged with two counts of second degree murder as a juvenile.

Early in the morning on July 4, sheriff’s deputies found the bodies of his grandparents, James and Beverly Johnson, at the couple’s home on Hurlingen Road in eastern Buchanan County.

The Buchanan County prosecutor must decide whether to file charges in the case. Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins tells us his office now has 24 hours to make the decision whether to file charges.

In the meantime, Mr Johnson has been moved to the Buchanan County Jail where he was expected to be book Wednesday afternoon.