ROANOKE, Va. – A Vinton man is now in jail, charged with killing two people earlier this year, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
William Ray, 23, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem.
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Police said that Ray knew both victims.
On March 1, just after 4:30 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Queen Anne Drive SE for a well-being check and arrived to find the bodies of Barnicoat and Surface.
Both were found with what police deemed significant injuries, according to a search warrant.
While investigating the deaths, police identified Ray as a person of interest.
On Friday, they spoke with him and took him into custody.
Earlier Monday, a Roanoke City Grand Jury indicted Ray on the two counts.
While an arrest has been made, police said the investigation continues.