Man accused of murder in Elliston woman’s death found guilty

He’s set to be sentenced on Nov. 8, court records show

James Stallard has been charged with second-degree murder and concealing a body in the death of an Elliston woman. (Credit: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office). (WSLS)

A man accused of murdering an Elliston woman was found guilty by a jury Thursday, according to court records.

James Stallard is set to be sentenced on Nov. 8.

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We previously reported Stallard faced first-degree murder and concealing a dead body charges in connection with the incident that led to 44-year-old Crystal Hannah’s death. Stallard was originally charged with second-degree murder, as we’ve reported.

In 2022, Hannah was reported missing, and authorities later found her remains in the 2600 block of Northfolk Road in Elliston.


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