US EditionMan, Woman Arrested in Mathews Double Murder Allegedly Returned to Home to Burn Evidence
MATHEWS COUNTY, VIRGINIA, JUL 11 – Two suspects were arrested after gunshot victims were found in a house fire ruled as double homicide and arson, with one facing murder charges, officials said.
- On Friday night, first responders arrived at a John Clayton Memorial Highway home in Mathews County around 10 p.m. and found two dead inside, prompting a double homicide and arson investigation.
- Forensic evidence showed victims had gunshot wounds before the fire, and suspects returned the next day to set the house ablaze to conceal the murders.
- Virginia State Police found gunshot wounds on victims before the fire, and suspects returned the next day to attempt further arson to conceal the homicides.
- Suspects are held without bond at the regional center; authorities urge the public to provide any tips to the sheriff’s office.
- Investigators used community tips and Flock License Plate Readers to trace suspects to Newport News, highlighting technology's role in solving rural crimes in Mathews County.
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2 detained, charged in connection to double homicide and arson in Virginia: Deputies
MATTHEWS CO., Va. (WAVY) - Two people were detained and charged in connection with a double homicide and arson in Mathews County Friday night, according to the Mathews County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they received a call around 10 p.m. for reports of a fire in the 1700 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway. When firefighters arrived, they located a man, 54-year-old Chad Wayne Ashford, and a woman, 56-year-old Audrey Elaine Hudgins Mowrar…
Man, woman arrested in Mathews double murder allegedly returned to home to burn evidence
Two suspects are in custody after authorities discovered two people shot dead in a burning home in Mathews County, Virginia. The suspects allegedly returned to burn evidence.
Man allegedly set Austin fire after learning his ex-girlfriend was dating his friend, prosecutors say
Lontray Clark, 23, was arrested in Springfield on Thursday and charged with 19 felonies, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. He was ordered detained pending trial on Saturday.
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