August 14, 2007

Crime Solvers Still Seeks Suspect in Two Homicides

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is still asking for the public’s help in identifying the man believed to be responsible for the deaths of two women last year.

Marion Barbara Marshall, 72, was found deceased by a friend on
Monday, August 14, 2006 around 6 p.m. Police were called to her home,
located at 6620 Bostwick Drive in the north Springfield area, after the friend called police.

An investigation determined that Ms. Marshall died as a result of trauma to the upper body.
Detectives learned that she shopped at the Giant Food store, located at 6980 Braddock Road,
on August 14 at about 11:15 a.m. The store’s surveillance video shows Ms. Marshall inside the store.

Marion Newman, 74, was found deceased by a friend on Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. Police were called to her home,
located at 7102 Reservoir Road in the Springfield area, after the friend called police.

A police investigation into her death determined that Ms. Newman died as a result
of trauma to the upper body. Detectives found no signs of forced entry into the home
but did find signs of a struggle inside.

Detectives have now determined that both homicides were committed by the same suspect. This development stems from evidence obtained in both investigations.

Anyone with information on either homicide or the suspect involved, no matter how trivial, is asked to call Fairfax County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477. In addition, anyone who may have seen Ms. Marshall at the shopping center on August 14, 2006 is also asked to call. Your information could be the link to solve these murders. A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest in either of these homicides. In addition, a private reward of at least $21,000 cash is also being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Marion Marshall.

As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.