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MURDER


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Roanoke Police Dept. arrest man wanted for Northwest homicide

Read full article: Roanoke Police Dept. arrest man wanted for Northwest homicide

The Roanoke Police Dept. announced Tuesday that they had arrested a 39-year-old man who was wanted for murder.

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Danville police investigating homicide that left a 78-year-old man dead

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The Danville Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that left a 78-year-old man dead Friday.

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WATCH: Derek Lewis murder trial to continue Friday as jury continues deliberation

Read full article: WATCH: Derek Lewis murder trial to continue Friday as jury continues deliberation

Jury deliberations will continue Friday morning in a Lynchburg murder trial. Derek Lewis is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Tyler Johnson back in November of 2022 at the Iron and Ale restaurant in Lynchburg.

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Suspect in killing of 80-year-old woman in South Roanoke pleads not guilty

Read full article: Suspect in killing of 80-year-old woman in South Roanoke pleads not guilty

Police say Kurt Davis, 34, killed Susan Williams, 80 to "keep the peace" by hitting her in the head with a rock.

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Roanoke Murder Suspect’s Criminal History

Read full article: Roanoke Murder Suspect’s Criminal History

Kurt James Davis, 34, is currently charged with second-degree murder and has a history of legal issues.

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Wythe County man sentenced for 2023 murder Thursday

Read full article: Wythe County man sentenced for 2023 murder Thursday

Calvin Junior Duncan was sentenced to 44 years and one month to serve in Wythe Co. Circuit Court Thursday, for the murder of Ronnie Akers.

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Husband arrested for 2017 murder of Emma Compton Layne

Read full article: Husband arrested for 2017 murder of Emma Compton Layne

Arrest made in cold case murder of Emma Compton Layne

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Another mistrial declared in case against Roanoke man accused of murder after downtown fight

Read full article: Another mistrial declared in case against Roanoke man accused of murder after downtown fight

After a day and a half of arguments and evidence in court, another mistrial was declared in the case against a Roanoke man accused of killing another in a downtown Roanoke apartment complex lobby.

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Lynchburg man sentenced for 2021 murder, attempted murder

Read full article: Lynchburg man sentenced for 2021 murder, attempted murder

A 25-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to life plus 23 years to serve for a 2021 murder, and attempted murder.

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Suspect in 2019 Pittsylvania County triple murder has charges certified

Read full article: Suspect in 2019 Pittsylvania County triple murder has charges certified

Charges have been certified against a suspect in the 2019 triple murder case in Pittsylvania County, according to court documents.

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Campbell County man arrested on murder charge after body found in May

Read full article: Campbell County man arrested on murder charge after body found in May

A Campbell County man has been arrested for second-degree murder after a body was found along Garfield Avenue in late May, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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Lynchburg murders of Kingston Campbell and Terrion Marshall could be connected, police say

Read full article: Lynchburg murders of Kingston Campbell and Terrion Marshall could be connected, police say

Almost a year after the tragic murder of 6-year-old Kingston Campbell, Lynchburg Police have revealed a possible connection to another murder in the community.

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Blue Ridge man indicted for murder of 5-year-old boy

Read full article: Blue Ridge man indicted for murder of 5-year-old boy

A Blue Ridge man has been indicted for the murder of a 5-year-old boy in August 2023, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.

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Trial date set for mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell

Read full article: Trial date set for mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell

A trial date has been set for the mother of Harper Mitchell, a two-year-old girl who died in 2020 from blunt force head trauma, according to the medical examiner.

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Sentencing date set for Wythe County man charged with second-degree murder

Read full article: Sentencing date set for Wythe County man charged with second-degree murder

The sentencing date has been set for the man charged with second-degree murder in connection with his wife’s death in Wythe County.

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Breaking down the verdict: 10 News explains how a murder suspect got a lesser charge

Read full article: Breaking down the verdict: 10 News explains how a murder suspect got a lesser charge

10 News is working for you to explain how violent criminals can get less severe charges.

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10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: AWOL Marine who allegedly killed his stepfather in Franklin County speaks out

Read full article: 10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: AWOL Marine who allegedly killed his stepfather in Franklin County speaks out

On Thursday, 10 News sat down with Michael Brown, the AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County and sparked a nationwide manhunt, for an exclusive interview.

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10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County speaks out

Read full article: 10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County speaks out

On Thursday, 10 News sat down with Michael Brown, the AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County and sparked a nationwide manhunt, for an exclusive interview.

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Emma Compton Layne murder still unsolved six years after her body was found

Read full article: Emma Compton Layne murder still unsolved six years after her body was found

Six years later after her body was found, Emma Compton Layne's murder is still unsolved

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Man pleads guilty to murder in Lynchburg Salvation Army shooting

Read full article: Man pleads guilty to murder in Lynchburg Salvation Army shooting

The suspect in a 2022 murder at a Salvation Army in Lynchburg has pleaded guilty Wednesday, according to Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Brittany Harrison.

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

Read full article: Man accused of murder in Elliston woman’s death found guilty

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

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Six years later, still no arrests in murder of Emma Compton Layne

Read full article: Six years later, still no arrests in murder of Emma Compton Layne

This month marks six years since a Halifax County woman, Emma Compton Layne, was murdered. To this day, no arrests have been made.

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Buena Vista man convicted of killing his father, setting house on fire receives life sentence

Read full article: Buena Vista man convicted of killing his father, setting house on fire receives life sentence

On June 16, 2023, Patterson went back to court for his sentencing. He was sentenced to serve a life sentence for a first-degree murder charge for killing his father.

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Mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell now facing murder charges

Read full article: Mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell now facing murder charges

The mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell is facing several charges, now including murder, in connection with Harper’s death, according to court documents.

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Mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell set to enter plea Sept. 18

Read full article: Mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell set to enter plea Sept. 18

The mother of two-year-old Harper Mitchell is expected to enter a plea later in September.

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Man sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murder

Read full article: Man sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murder

A man is now facing 22 years in a correctional facility in connection with a 2020 murder in Appomattox County, court documents show.

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20-year-old Rural Retreat man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2020 shooting

Read full article: 20-year-old Rural Retreat man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2020 shooting

A 20-year-old man from Rural Retreat was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting in 2020, according to Wythe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Jones.

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Murder investigation underway in Rockingham County, NC

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A murder investigation is underway in Rockingham County, NC.

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Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Carroll County

Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Carroll County

A man was charged with second-degree murder among other charges after a body was found near his car on Route 52 in Carroll County, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

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Second arrest made in connection with body found in burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County

Read full article: Second arrest made in connection with body found in burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County

Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance is releasing more information after human remains were found in a burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County on April 18.

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Man faces second-degree murder charge in connection with Henry County shooting

Read full article: Man faces second-degree murder charge in connection with Henry County shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man dead in Henry County last year, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

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Radford man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2020 death of 2-year-old

Read full article: Radford man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2020 death of 2-year-old

The verdict in the case of a Radford man accused of killing a two-year-old girl has been decided.

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Jury deliberations underway for Radford man accused of killing 2-year-old

Read full article: Jury deliberations underway for Radford man accused of killing 2-year-old

The jury is deliberating in the case of a Radford man accused of killing a 2-year-old.

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Reward increases to $10,000 for unsolved 2017 Danville murder

Read full article: Reward increases to $10,000 for unsolved 2017 Danville murder

The reward for an unsolved 2017 Danville murder case has risen to $10,000, Danville officials announced Thursday.

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Roanoke man charged with murder of young girl granted bond

Read full article: Roanoke man charged with murder of young girl granted bond

A Roanoke man that was arrested in connection with the murder of a young girl back in January has been granted bond, according to court documents.

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Utah man who killed family faced 2020 abuse investigation

Read full article: Utah man who killed family faced 2020 abuse investigation

A Utah man who killed seven family members before taking his own life earlier this month had been investigated for child abuse years prior.

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Georgia man sentenced in 2020 Clifton Forge murder case

Read full article: Georgia man sentenced in 2020 Clifton Forge murder case

A Georgia man has been sentenced for the murder of a Clifton Forge resident in 2020, according to Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County.

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TIMELINE: DNA, video lead officials to Idaho suspect

Read full article: TIMELINE: DNA, video lead officials to Idaho suspect

Court documents have been unsealed after the suspect in the November fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students made his first court appearance in Idaho.

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Man sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox murder

Read full article: Man sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox murder

One of the five people charged in connection with a 2020 murder in Appomattox was sentenced on Thursday.

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WATCH: Police hold press conference after arrest in connection with University of Idaho murders

Read full article: WATCH: Police hold press conference after arrest in connection with University of Idaho murders

Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death more than a month ago, a law enforcement official said.

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Roanoke County woman killed days before Christmas, suspected killer now behind bars

Read full article: Roanoke County woman killed days before Christmas, suspected killer now behind bars

A house fire has turned into a murder investigation in Roanoke County.

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Buena Vista man found guilty of first-degree murder, arson

Read full article: Buena Vista man found guilty of first-degree murder, arson

The jury has reached a verdict in the murder case of retired Buena Vista Assistant Police Chief Phillip “Jay” Patterson – Jonathan Patterson has been found guilty.

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Trial begins for Buena Vista man charged with his father’s murder, arson

Read full article: Trial begins for Buena Vista man charged with his father’s murder, arson

The trial for a Buena Vista man accused of murdering his father in February began on Wednesday.

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Lynchburg woman sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murder

Read full article: Lynchburg woman sentenced in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murder

Keyanta Robinson was the fourth person charged with the murder of Carlos Rose, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man charged in connection with Lynchburg homicide, police standoff appears in court

Read full article: Man charged in connection with Lynchburg homicide, police standoff appears in court

Attorneys requested a $15,000 bond for Sharpe, and the judge said he would make that decision next Tuesday, Sept. 20.

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‘Finish Her Run’: Local runners pay tribute to Tennessee jogger

Read full article: ‘Finish Her Run’: Local runners pay tribute to Tennessee jogger

A group of local runners is paying tribute to Eliza Fletcher, the Tennessee woman who was kidnapped while jogging and later killed.

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28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania County

Read full article: 28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania County

On Friday, authorities said they arrested Daniel Neal, 28 years old, and are charging him with murder, entering a house with intent to commit murder, rape, robbery, or arson, and the use or display of a firearm in committing a felony.

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Man arrested in connection with Campbell County homicide after police chase

Read full article: Man arrested in connection with Campbell County homicide after police chase

After an extensive investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said they obtained charges on 23-year-old Dashawn Hamlett of Campbell County, who they say is responsible.

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Trial begins for former Virginia Teh football player charged with murder

Read full article: Trial begins for former Virginia Teh football player charged with murder

Wednesday marked day one of the trial against a former Virginia Tech football player, Isimemen Etute. He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Jerry Smith on May 31, 2021.

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Lynchburg police investigating overnight murder

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The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened overnight at Shalom Apartments.

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Man charged with second-degree murder in Buena Vista assault

Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder in Buena Vista assault

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal assault in Buena Vista, police said.

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Murder suspect on the run in Henry County

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The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder and says the suspect is on the run, believed to be armed with a handgun.

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Emerging filmmaker receives 7-figure book deal for thriller

Read full article: Emerging filmmaker receives 7-figure book deal for thriller

An emerging young filmmaker is also very much in demand in the book world.

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20-year-old indicted for aggravated murder after armed robbery at Roanoke convenience store

Read full article: 20-year-old indicted for aggravated murder after armed robbery at Roanoke convenience store

A grand jury indicted a man for aggravated murder in connection to a recent Roanoke shooting.

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Man convicted of killing Virginia police officer in 1979 released on parole

Read full article: Man convicted of killing Virginia police officer in 1979 released on parole

RICHMOND, Va. A man who served decades in prison for the killing of a Richmond police officer and whose parole grant sparked a still-ongoing investigation by Virginia's government watchdog agency has been released from prison. Vincent Martin, who had been held at the Nottoway Correctional Center, was released on parole, Virginia Parole Board chair Tonya Chapman told The Associated Press on Wednesday. State officials said a temporary hold had been placed due to an ongoing administrative investigation by the Office of the State Inspector General into the Virginia Parole Board. The April decision to grant Martin parole sparked an uproar in the law enforcement community, and both Connors' family and Richmond's top prosecutor asked the board to rescind its decision. Former parole board chair Adrianne Bennett, who recently left that role to become a judge, released a lengthy statement defending the board's decision to release Martin.

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A woman claimed her 9-year-old son was abducted. Now shes charged with his murder

Read full article: A woman claimed her 9-year-old son was abducted. Now shes charged with his murder

Patricia Ripley, 45, had claimed she was driving with her son Alejandro around 9 p.m. Ripley told police that one of the men got out and demanded drugs, according to officials. ET, Rundle told reporters. But just an hour later, Ripley allegedly brought Alejandro to a different canal. She faces charges of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and premeditated murder, Rundle said.

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New search warrant unsealed in Michael Brown case

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ROANOKE, Va. – A search warrant is revealing new details about the case of a Marine accused of murdering his mother’s boyfriend in Franklin County. According to the warrant, investigators searched Rodney Brown’s bank statements from Jan. 1 to Nov. 21 last year. The warrant says the search also included copies of checks, wire transfers, deposits, IRA and CD accounts, life insurance policies, business resolutions and signature cards. Brown was found shot to death outside his girlfriend’s home Nov. 9. Michael Brown was arrested at the home after an 18-day nationwide manhunt.

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Body armor, gas mask: Search warrants reveal new details about Michael Brown

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ROANOKE, Va. – Search warrants reveal new details about the weeks-long nationwide manhunt for a marine, accused of killing his mother’s boyfriend in Franklin County. According to one search warrant, investigators collected 70 items from the RV officials believe Michael Brown was using. The search warrant also revealed the day before the RV was found, investigators talked to an “associate” who confirmed he had been with Michael Brown, but Brown left in an RV. Surveillance video from an area close to the associate’s location showed an RV pulling into a campground, pulling an enclosed trailer. Inside was a black Lincoln Town Car investigators believe Brown was using to get around.

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'How to Get Away with Murder' to end with Season 6

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Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesABC is closing the case of "How to Get Away with Murder," announcing Thursday that the upcoming sixth season of the Viola Davis-starring legal drama will be its last. Davis plugged the upcoming season on Twitter, and called the show one of "greatest rides" of her life. "Murder," which is executive produced by Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Stephen Cragg, became a hit for ABC when it premiered in fall 2014. It helped cement what the network dubbed its "TGIT" lineup, which also included Shondaland produced "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy." According to a release provided to CNN, the final season of "Murder" will focus on the class's last semester of law school and premieres Sept. 26.

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