If they were rolled in front of a door, how did the killer get out? I'm sure there's a simple explanation.
According to reports all three floors had doors accessing the outside.
In North Carolina, the building code stipulates that no part, not one square foot of a house or apartment, may be more than 68 feet from an outside door. In case the place catches fire, everyone is assured of relatively easy access to get out.
On a 3 story apartment, you would have to have exit doors on all 3 floors.