The suspect in the shooting deaths of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield had a destructive outburst that has Erath County jailers on alert.

Jailers watched on surveillance video was Eddie Ray Routh ripped a TV from its fixture and threw it to the ground then plugged a shower to flood his cell.

Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant said Routh has been having outbursts since his arrest in February and still refuses to take his medication.

Routh, a former Marine, is accused of gunning down Kyle and Littlefield on Feb. 2.

Routh has not been indicted and remains in isolation in the Erath County Jail. His bond is set at $3 million.

The man accused of killing former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and another man has not been indicted within 90 days as Texas law requires.

Eddie Routh, a former Marine, was arrested in the slayings of Kyle and Chad Littlefield more than three months ago.

The timing is key, because Texas law says defendants are entitled to a speedy trial and could be released from jail on reduced bond or no bond if they are not formally charged within 90 days.

Attorneys for Routh have not asked for his release. He remains in the Erath County Jail on a $3 million bond.

A spokeswoman for Erath County District Attorney Alan Nash said investigators have not presented the case for prosecution.

Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant said the Texas Rangers took over the investigation soon after the shootings at a gun range near Glen Rose.

Asked by NBC 5 about the delay, the Rangers said in a statement that, "There are many parts to this active investigation, and it may take some time before the investigation is completed and ready to present to the district attorney. No additional information will be released at this time."

Routh's attorney, J. Warren St. John, of Fort Worth, declined to comment.

The Feb. 2 shootings were national news.

The memorial service for war hero Kyle was so big that it was held at Cowboys Stadium. His funeral procession to Austin drew thousands.

The case against Routh, who reportedly had been seeking treatment for post-combat stress, seemed strong. He confessed to his sister, police said. He was arrested driving Kyle's pickup after a chase in Lancaster.

In jail, Routh has refused to see most visitors, including his parents, and has stopped taking his medication, Bryant said.

Routh also has declined to leave his small cell, where he is held in solitary confinement, for exercise, the sheriff said.

"He reads and watches television and sleeps a lot," Bryant said.

Routh had sought treatment at the Veterans Administration for his stress, and friends said Kyle was trying to counsel him when Routh turned on him.

His mental health is expected to be a key issue in his case.

The widow of slain former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle on Friday saw for the first time the sculpture an artist is creating of her husband.

Florida-based artist Greg Marra is working on a six-and-a-half-foot clay statue that will be used to make a mold for a bronze sculpture of the sniper, who was shot and killed at a remote gun range in early February.

The clay piece arrived in North Texas on Thursday, flanked by Patriot Guard Riders. He asked Kyle's family to view the clay statue to see if they want any additions or adjustments made.

Taya Kyle's viewing of the work was closed to the public.

However, the public will be able to view it Saturday and Sunday at Schaefer Art Bronze, which is located at 132 S. Collins St. in Arlington. No times were specified.

Marra was beginning work on a sculpture honoring U.S. Marines when he learned of Kyle's slaying. He then decided to instead work on statue of Kyle.

"I believe Chris Kyle suffered and was murdered, but I'll be darned if we're going to let it go down just like that," he said. "Now he's coming back even stronger. His message is even stronger now and the bad guys, they may have won a battle but they're not going to win the war, and if there's anything I can do with my hands and some clay and that is to resurrect, in a sense, the spirit of a warrior who sacrificed everything for us, then I do that."

Marra is not accepting money for the piece. However, donations are being accepted to offset the cost of the sculpture.

When completed, it will be donated to the Kyle family.

An ultimate tribute to an ultimate warrior has made it to North Texas.

A more than six-and-a-half foot tall clay statue of former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle arrived Thursday in the Metroplex from Florida, flanked by Patriot Guard Riders.

The statue was created by Greg Marra, a Florida-based artist who was beginning work on a sculpture honoring U.S. Marines when he learned of Kyle's murder.

After Kyle died, Marra decided to instead go to work on a statue of the slain SEAL.

"I believe Chris Kyle suffered and was murdered, but I'll be darned if we're going to let it go down just like that,” said Marra.  “Now he's coming back even stronger.  His message is even stronger now and the bad guys, they may have won a battle but they're not going to win the war and if there's anything I can do with my hands and some clay and that is to ressurect, in a sense, the spirit of a warrior who sacrificed everything for us, then I do that."

Marra, who isn't taking any money for his wokr, said he can’t wait for Kyle’s kids, widow and parents to see the clay statue.  He wants to make any additions or adjustments to it they see fit. 

The clay will be used to make a mold and ultimately a bronze statue.  No word yet on where it will go but the Kyle family will have a lot to say about the final location.

Meanwhile, the clay statue will stay at an undisclosed location at a North Texas foundry.
 

The family of the man accused in the shooting deaths of former Navy SEAL and best-selling author Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield at a gun range in Glen Rose on Feb. 2 released a statement Tuesday.

Eddie Ray Routh, of Lancaster, is still in the Erath County Jail, he's being held on a single count of capital murder and two separate murder complaints. Police say the Marine reservist, who served in Iraq, shot and killed Kyle and Littlefield.

His mother, Jodi, released a new picture of her son (above) and a statement through Routh's lawyer:

Raymond and I want to express our deepest condolences to the Kyle and Littlefield families. We are incredibly heartbroken for your loss.

We wish we could thank Chris Kyle for his genuine interest in helping our son overcome his battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

We want others with PTSD to know their struggle is recognized and we hope his tragedy will somehow help in getting greater care for and assistance to those in need

No words can truly express the sorrow we feel for the Kyles and Littlefields, their extended family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.

-The Routh Family

Routh's attorney says that just days before the fatal shootings, Routh was discharged from the Dallas VA Hospital despite the objections of his family. He was reportedly in the hospital receiving care for mental health issues.

The U.S. military confirmed that Routh was a corporal in the Marines from June 2006 to January 2010. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 and Haiti in 2010. His current duty status is listed as reserve.

Routh is being held on $3 million bond and is on suicide watch.

Thousands of people honored former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his wife, Taya, on Saturday night.

On February 11, Taya Kyle moved everyone who watched her husband’s memorial service at Cowboys Stadium. Saturday night she said she was overwhelmed by the cheers for her and her husband at the American Airlines Center.

“We would like to thank and welcome Taya Kyle,” the public address announcer said Saturday.
A thunderous ovation from the Dallas Stars and their fans welcomed and honored Taya and Chris Kyle.

“I know he’d be humbled,” Taya Kyle said. “It’s an honor of course as his wife. I’m thrilled. I love to see it, what better way to honor someone you love than to see an outpouring of love for them?”

Taya Kyle was on hand to drop the ceremonial puck with Miss Texas USA Ali Nugent.

“She’s a great person,” Nugent said. “This was already planned for me to do and I figured why not invite her. Her husband is a true hero and he deserves to be honored.”

For Taya Kyle though it was also a chance to get away from the last three weeks of grief, if even for just a few hours.  Kyle's husband and his friend Chad Littlefield were gunned down at a shooting range in Erath County February 2. Eddie Ray Routh, a Marine reservist, has been charged in their deaths.

“It definitely doesn’t seem real sometimes,” Kyle said. “I think we’re actually coping as well as we can. I feel like living with Chris, being with Chris, being married to Chris, we all got a lot of strength that we can draw from him and our experiences in the past and do it as well as we possibly can.”

And having the kind of support she saw on Saturday night helps too.

“It’s overwhelming,” Kyle said. “I mean, think about the worst things that you can go through and the overwhelming support, love and patriotism, it’s fantastic.  I love the patriotism, I love my husband, I wish he was here. I’m proud to be here in his place, it’s cool.”

Taya Kyle says she’s busy being a mom and raising her two children. She did say she hopes to keep many of the projects her husband is involved with alive for him.

Nugent is in the running for Miss USA. She’s started an organization called “Crown’s for Heroes” which builds homes for service members seriously injured overseas and have special needs.

She’s already raised money to help build several homes already and hopes to build more by the time Miss USA comes around. For more information click here.

It's been three weeks since America lost Chris Kyle.  Now an artist has found a monumental way to honor the Navy sniper shot and killed while helping a fellow veteran deal with PTSD at a gun range in Erath County. 

Greg Marra is the man in Florida who's had his hands in clay almost non-stop since Kyle died. 

“I looked at this statue and I was like ‘my God,” said Michael Smith, a veteran in Haslet who has the honor and responsibility to help get the statue to North Texas. 

“If you look at the arms where Chris is holding his weapon, down to the veins in the arms, the facial features.  It’s just ominous how well Greg has done.”

Smith heard about the statue on a radio program.  He got in touch with the artist’s manager and said he wanted to help.

“It’s a gift from a grateful country from what Chris not only did in combat but for what he did for my brothers and sisters who came back from combat with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” said Smith.

Smith said the plan is to get the Chris Kyle statue here by March 8th.  Who will take this clay likeness the rest of the way turning it into a bronze statue is still being worked out. 

The only decision Kyle's widow Taya will have to make is where she'd like it.

“I don’t know where they’re going to put it," said Smith. "I hope Taya decides to put it someplace it deserves to be where people will go and honor the man.”

In Midlothian Sunday night a banner honoring Chris Kyle greets you at the entrance of Ellis County BBQ.  When we told owner Dennis Deweerd about the statue, he was thrilled.

“I think it’s awesome,” said Deweerd.  “I think it’s a great tribute to an American hero.  It’s a small town here but it would mean a lot to a lot of people.”

Click on this sentence for more on the statue and fundraising efforts.

www.americanpatriotsinart.com/Chris_Kyle_Memorial_Statue.html.

You can also contact the project coordinator in DFW, Michael Smith at michael@conservativenationradio.org.

At least two Patriot Guard Riders riding in the procession for slain ex-Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle crashed near Salado, Texas Department of Public Safety officials say.

Preliminary reports indicated that only one motorcyclist was involved in the crash, but now Belton police say at least two Patriot Guard Riders were involved in the crash.

The riders went down on Interstate 35 near Tahuaya Road, police said.

The procession was stopped for a few minutes as several Navy SEALS exited a bus to provide first aid to the victims before they were transported to area hospitals.

The conditions of the riders is not known.

The procession is headed to the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.

Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is attending Monday's memorial for slain Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.

Palin made the announcement on her Facebook page Monday morning that she, along with her husband Todd, will be in attendance.

"We may never know to what extent Chris kept us free or how many lives he saved by his brave actions in the line of fire. But his fellow warriors know how important he was," Palin said in the statement. "God bless this great warrior. Let us keep his wife and children in our prayers, and may we never forget him or his sacrifice."

Palin also made mention that she would like to see flags flown at half staff to honor Kyle.

Arlington police said other dignitaries and politicians are expected to attend, but that officials were not in a position to reveal those names -- rather leaving it up to individuals to announce their intention to attend.

The memorial is being held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and is open to the public.  The service begins at 1 p.m., doors will open at 11:30 a.m.  The memorial will be carried live on NBC 5 and live online here.

The sister of the Iraq War veteran charged with killing a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend told a North Texas 911 operator that her brother was "psychotic."

Midlothian police released the 911 call Tuesday. In it, Eddie Ray Routh's sister says her brother came to her house Sunday and told her that he killed two people at a shooting range.

The woman, Laura Blevins, told the 911 operator that she wasn't sure if her brother was being honest with her, but that she was scared he may return to the house.

 "My brother just came by here ... he told me that he's committed a murder.  I'm terrified for my life because I don't know if he's going to come back here," Blevins said.

In a written statement to police, Blevins wrote that her brother was "out of his mind, saying people were sucking his soul and that he could smell the pigs. He said he was going to get their souls before they took his."

The sister's statement was quoted by a Texas Ranger to obtain a search warrant for Routh's Lancaster home.

Routh is charged with gunning down former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield at a gun range Saturday.

Routh's brother-in-law told the 911 operator that Routh was recently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was released from a mental hospital about a week ago.

His actual mental health condition remains unclear and while Routh has been charged in the killing, he has not yet entered a plea. Routh is jailed in Erath County on $3 million bail.

Meanwhile, Kyle's family announced details of his memorial service.

It will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Cowboys Stadium, the family said in a post on his Facebook page.

NBC 5's Scott Gordon contributed to this report.

Arlington police are anticipating anywhere from 5,000 to 15,000 people for Monday's memorial service at Cowboys Stadium for former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.

There were multiple meetings Thursday with different law enforcement agencies to coordinate the massive public memorial.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for the 1 p.m. service. Parking is free at Lots 1, 2, and 10, closest to Randol Mill Road and North Collins Street. Attendees can enter through gates A and K on the north side of the stadium.

Cameras, bags, purses and other substantial handheld items will not be allowed in for security reasons.

Kyle's family has asked that no one take pictures at the service.

On Tuesday, a 200-mile procession is planned as Kyle makes his way to his final resisting place.

As NBC 5 first reported, Kyle will be buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.

A motorcycle procession will leave Midlothian by 8 a.m. and take U.S. Route 287 to Interstate 35 into Austin.

Volunteers with the Patriot Guard Riders will lead the procession. They are encouraging people in cities along the route to come out and show their support.

Attorney's for Eddie Ray Routh, the Marine reservist accused of murdering former Navy Seal and best-selling author Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield, want Routh to have a court appointed psychiatric evaluation to see if he's fit to stand trial.

Routh's mental health is critical to his defense. His attorney's said just days before being arrested for shooting Kyle and Littlefield to death at a Glen Rose gun range, Routh was discharged from inpatient care for mental health issues at the Dallas VA Hospital over the objections of his family.

"My client served his country exactly like Mr. Kyle did," said Routh's attorney, Warren St. John. "My client is still a Marine reserve. He's still actually part of the U.S. Military and, for some reason, because of his possible mental health issue he was kind of pushed to the side where other folks might not have been and that really bothers me quite a bit."

Routh's mental stability has already impacted him while an inmate at the Erath County Jail.  His decision to not to return a dinner tray to jailers led to officers using a stun gun on him and placing him in a restraint chair. That was followed by a 'suicide watch' being placed on him and Routh continues to be held in segregated housing for his safety and the safety of other inmates.

Routh has had a mental health evaluation since arriving at the jail and has access to perscribed medication to help with his mental and emotional health. 

The Erath County Sheriff, Tommy Bryant, said Routh refused to take his medication Wednesday and Tuesday, refused to meet with his family and attorney St. John.

"The case is new and he's got some things he's dealing with, so we agreed with the sheriff's office that it wasn't anybody's best interest to try and compel him to talk to us," said St. John. "Which he doesn't have to do anyway, but he will have to eventually."

St. John said he's hopeful that meeting will take place sometime next week. 

Saturday, funeral services will be held for Littlefield, a public memorial service for Kyle is scheduled for Feb. 11 at Cowboys Stadium at 11 a.m. A trust fund for the families of both victims has been established. The public can make donations at http://www.thecraft.com.

Routh continues to be held on a single count of capital murder and two separate murder complaints. His bond is set at $3 million.

Family and friends said goodbye on Friday to a husband and father who was gunned down at a shooting range last weekend.

Funeral services were held for Chad Littlefield at the First Baptist Church in Midlothian on Friday afternoon.

Littlefield and best-selling author and former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle were shot to death at a Glen Rose gun range on Saturday. Eddie Ray Routh, a Marine reservist, has been charged in their deaths.

Friends described Littlefield as a hard-working, fun-loving and dependable friend, father and husband.

Kenny Lowman, First Baptist Church pastor, said he has known Littlefield's wife, Leanne, for 20 years and officiated their wedding.

"He loved the Lord, was a great friend to many and lived a life worthy of following," he said.

"All week long, we've probably received more calls than at any other time in the history of our church, and it really is a testament to the Littlefield family and the Kyle family, their impact on this community," said Michael Nichols, the church's executive pastor.

The high school baseball team of Littlefield's nephew showed up in uniform.

"It's very devastating," Palmer High School baseball coach Rusty Blankenship said. "It reaches everywhere. We're a small town in Palmer where everybody knows everybody, and it's just very important for us to be there for him."

Pam Harris, who is close friends with his parents, said they have been strong in dealing with their son's shocking death.

"You couldn't love a son any more -- just terrific people," she said.

An estimated 200 Patriot Guard riders escorted the family to Mount Zion Cemetery for a private burial.

The group usually attends funerals for military veterans and service members but made a rare exception. A Patriot Guard rider who was friends with Littlefield said they wanted to honor him for trying to a veteran when he was killed.

"When the spouse had asked -- even though Chad was not in the military -- if we could be here, how could you say no?" Patriot Guard ride captain Carlton Emmons said.

Littlefield, who would have turned 36 on Monday, is survived by his wife and daughter.

He and Kyle were at the Rough Creek Lodge gun range on Saturday to help Eddie Ray Routh, a veteran and Marine reservist. Routh's family says he was struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Investigators say Routh shot Littlefield and Kyle multiple times at the gun range.

Routh's brother-in-law told police the day of the shooting that Routh said he killed two people while out shooting target practice because "he couldn't trust them so he killed them before they could kill him," according to a Texas Ranger search warrant. The brother-in-law told police that Routh said he couldn't trust anyone and that everyone was out to get him, according to the document.

Arlington police are anticipating anywhere from 5,000 to 15,000 people for Monday's memorial service at Cowboys Stadium for former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.

As NBC 5 first reported, Kyle will be buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. On Tuesday, a 200-mile procession is planned for when Kyle makes his way to his final resting place.

A trust fund for the families of both victims has been established. The public can make donations at the website of Kyle's company, Craft International.

More: Supporting the families of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly attributed statements Eddie Ray Routh allegedly made to his brother-in-law as statements that he made to detectives. NBC 5 regrets the error.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly attributed statements Eddie Ray Routh allegedly made to his brother-in-law as statements that he made to detectives. NBC 5 regrets the error.

Police are expected to release new details on what evidence they found when the searched Eddie Ray Routh’s home following his arrest for allegedly murdering decorated veteran Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield.

Lancaster police could release that crucial new information sometime Wednesday afternoon, or perhaps Thursday.

According to a Texas Ranger search warrant, Routh's brother-in-law told police the day of the shooting that Routh said he killed two people while out shooting target practice because "he couldn't trust them so he killed them before they could kill him." The brother-in-law told police that Routh said he couldn't trust anyone and that everyone was out to get him, according to the document.

Routh is an Iraq war veteran, and his attorney and family said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses.

His family recently called 911 because of disturbing behavior at home.

Routh has been placed on suicide watch while in jail.

Meanwhile, the memorial services for the victims have been organized.

Chris Kyle's service will be held Feb. 11 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington at 1 p.m.

Kyle’s family toured the Texas State Cemetery in Austin on Tuesday, where Kyle could be buried. They flew on a small jet at the personal invitation of Governor Perry.

Memorial services for Chad Littlefield will be at the First Baptist Church in Midlothian on Friday.

A flag line and processional is scheduled to move from the church to Mount Zion Cemetery for Littlefield's burial, according to an e-mail sent to NBC 5.

Authorities say the Iraq War veteran charged in the shooting deaths at a Texas gun range had threatened himself and his family in the past, according to police records.

Eddie Ray Routh is facing one count of capital murder and two counts of murder in the deaths of former Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield.

Kyle and Littlefield were shot and killed at a Texas gun range on Saturday.

NBC 5 DFW obtained police reports from Lancaster Monday that said Routh was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in September 2012, after his mother said he'd threatened to "blow his brains out."

In the report, officers said they were called to a disturbance where Routh was threatening to kill himself and his family. Officers said they'd found Routh walking without shoes and a shirt and that he smelled of alcohol. According to police, Routh told them that he was a Marine veteran suffering from PTSD and that he was hurting and that his family didn't understand what he'd been through.

According to Routh's mother, who is quoted in the report, he became upset when his father said he was going to sell Routh's gun.

An earlier report from the Lancaster police, from May of 2012, indicated Routh's mother Jodi had called police after she said her son had taken nine bottles of pills from her home.

On Monday, Routh's attorney said his client was counseled as recently as Jan. 29 at a Dallas Veterans Affairs hospital and was taking medication.

Routh, a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, is being held at the Erath County Jail on $3 million bond. According to Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant, Routh is on suicide watch.

NBC 5's Scott Gordon and Randy McIlwain contributed to this report.

The man charged with shooting Chris Kyle, the author of "American Sniper," and Chad Littlefield is on suicide watch, according to Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant.

The suspect in the shootings, Eddie Ray Routh, is now in solitary confinement and on suicide watch in an Erath County jail.

According to Bryant, Routh became aggressive with jail guards after refusing to hand over his dinner tray. After several minutes, guards had to open the cell to go in and retrieve the tray.

At that time, guards said, Routh became aggressive and they had to use a stun gun to subdue him.

Bryant say they have heard of death threats against Routh and that they will do everything them can to keep him safe.

Routh is scheduled to stay in the jail until a plea deal is reached or a verdict and sentence come down at a trial.

Routh, a 25-year-old, veteran, may have been working with Kyle to overcome Routh's personal struggles. The U.S. military confirmed Sunday that Routh was a corporal in the Marines from June 2006 to January 2010. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 and Haiti in 2010. His current duty status is listed as reserve.

Routh's family and neighbors had differing opinions when reporters contacted them about his background.

Routh is charged with two counts of capital murder and is being held on $3 million bond.

Previous Coverage:

• $3 Million Bond for "Sniper" Slaying Suspect 
• EXCLUSIVE: Chris Kyle In His Own Words
• Routh's Mother Reached Out To Help Her Son
• Suspect in Kyle Shooting Faces Capital Murder Charges
• Neighbors Offer Very Different Impressions of Slaying Suspect
• California Neighbors Remember Chris Kyle
• Texas Town Reacts To Losing Heroes