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Jesse Matthew Jr. charged with murder in death of Morgan Harrington
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Jesse Matthew Jr. charged with murder in death of Morgan HarringtonPosted: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:20 pm
By Amy Friedenberger
amy.friedenberger@roanoke.com
981-3356
ERICA YOON | The Roanoke Times
Gil and Dan Harrington speak at their home Tuesday evening after Jesse Matthew Jr. was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of their 20-year-old daughter, Morgan Harrington. Morgan disappeared in 2009 after attending a Metallica concert in Charlottesville.
The man accused of killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham last year has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, authorities said Tuesday.
An Albemarle County grand jury indicted Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., 33, in the slaying, Virginia State Police said. He has also been charged with abduction with intent to defile. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Nearly six years ago in October, Harrington, 20, disappeared while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia. An Albemarle farmer found her skeletal remains in a field in January 2010.
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Morgan Harrington left the John Paul Jones Arena to use the bathroom and became separated from friends when she wasn’t able to get back inside. She was last seen walking that night near the arena. A massive search commenced after her disappearance, which garnered nationwide attention. ... Her cellphone and purse were found near the arena. Her T-shirt was found near apartment buildings in Charlottesville. Then her body turned up in a hayfield less than 10 miles south of Charlottesville.
By Amy Friedenberger
amy.friedenberger@roanoke.com
981-3356
ERICA YOON | The Roanoke Times
Gil and Dan Harrington speak at their home Tuesday evening after Jesse Matthew Jr. was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of their 20-year-old daughter, Morgan Harrington. Morgan disappeared in 2009 after attending a Metallica concert in Charlottesville.
The man accused of killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham last year has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, authorities said Tuesday.
An Albemarle County grand jury indicted Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., 33, in the slaying, Virginia State Police said. He has also been charged with abduction with intent to defile. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Nearly six years ago in October, Harrington, 20, disappeared while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia. An Albemarle farmer found her skeletal remains in a field in January 2010.
....
Morgan Harrington left the John Paul Jones Arena to use the bathroom and became separated from friends when she wasn’t able to get back inside. She was last seen walking that night near the arena. A massive search commenced after her disappearance, which garnered nationwide attention. ... Her cellphone and purse were found near the arena. Her T-shirt was found near apartment buildings in Charlottesville. Then her body turned up in a hayfield less than 10 miles south of Charlottesville.
Jesse Matthew charged with murder of Morgan Harrington
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Matthew to appear in Albemarle County Court tomorrow
by Kayla Eanes | Sep 15 2015 | 13 hours ago
Jesse Matthew Jr. will be charged with first-degree murder and abduction with intent to defile in Albemarle County in connection with the 2009 disappearance and death of Morgan Harrington.
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Matthew was served with both indictments today and will first appear in court in connection with the case Sept. 16 at 12:45 p.m.
Matthew to appear in Albemarle County Court tomorrow
by Kayla Eanes | Sep 15 2015 | 13 hours ago
Jesse Matthew Jr. will be charged with first-degree murder and abduction with intent to defile in Albemarle County in connection with the 2009 disappearance and death of Morgan Harrington.
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Matthew was served with both indictments today and will first appear in court in connection with the case Sept. 16 at 12:45 p.m.
Matthew indicted on murder charge in killing of Va. Tech student
Public Safety
By Justin Jouvenal and T. Rees Shapiro September 15 at 6:39 PM
The man accused of killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the slaying of a Virginia Tech student who went missing in 2009, authorities announced Tuesday.
A grand jury in Albemarle County, Va., on Friday indicted Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., 33, of Charlottesville, in the killing of Morgan Harrington, officials said. Matthew also has been charged with abduction with intent to defile. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Harrington, 20, disappeared outside a concert in Charlottesville in 2009, and her remains were discovered three months later. Her parents said the news of the indictment was a relief.
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Police have said a forensic link connected the cases of Harrington, Graham and a 2005 sexual assault in Fairfax County. In June, Matthew was convicted of the last crime and is awaiting sentencing in that case. He remains in jail in Charlottesville.
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Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, 20, went missing in 2009 and was later found dead. (Courtesy of Harrington family)
By Justin Jouvenal and T. Rees Shapiro September 15 at 6:39 PM
The man accused of killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the slaying of a Virginia Tech student who went missing in 2009, authorities announced Tuesday.
A grand jury in Albemarle County, Va., on Friday indicted Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., 33, of Charlottesville, in the killing of Morgan Harrington, officials said. Matthew also has been charged with abduction with intent to defile. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Harrington, 20, disappeared outside a concert in Charlottesville in 2009, and her remains were discovered three months later. Her parents said the news of the indictment was a relief.
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Police have said a forensic link connected the cases of Harrington, Graham and a 2005 sexual assault in Fairfax County. In June, Matthew was convicted of the last crime and is awaiting sentencing in that case. He remains in jail in Charlottesville.
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Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, 20, went missing in 2009 and was later found dead. (Courtesy of Harrington family)
Charlottesville Daily Progress: Matthew indicted in Harrington case
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Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:18 pm
by Dean Seal
(434) 978-7268
dseal@dailyprogress.com
@JDeanSeal
A hearing on Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr.’s first-degree murder indictment in the death of Morgan Harrington has been delayed until 1:30 p.m. in Albemarle County Circuit Court, officials said.
Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:18 pm
by Dean Seal
(434) 978-7268
dseal@dailyprogress.com
@JDeanSeal
A hearing on Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr.’s first-degree murder indictment in the death of Morgan Harrington has been delayed until 1:30 p.m. in Albemarle County Circuit Court, officials said.
