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NY software engineer convicted in 1994 Virginia murder, chilling confession read aloud in court: ‘I could be a serial killer’
A New York software engineer pleaded guilty on Friday to killing a Virginia mother 30 years ago as prosecutors read his chilling confession in which he ominously mused he “probably would be a serial killer” if he never got married. Stephen Smerk, 52, admitted to fatally stabbing 37-year-old Robin Lawrence, who he targeted at random in her Springfield home in November 1994 while her 2-year-old daughter was also inside. Smerk, then 22, was stationed at Fort Myer in Arlington for his first year in the Army when he drove from the base intent on killing anyone he came across. “It wouldn’t have...
Sheriff’s Report and Cedar Creek Update take Center Stage at Alleghany Board of Supervisors Meeting
On October 1, 2024, the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors called to order their monthly meeting which highlighted a quarterly report by Sheriff Kyle Moore and an update regarding recent issues at the Cedar Creek portion of Jackson River Scenic Trail Phase 5 Project. Sheriff Moore offered several important statistics to indicate the work […] The post Sheriff’s Report and Cedar Creek Update take Center Stage at Alleghany Board of Supervisors Meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Man hit by car and injured at 7-Eleven in Staunton, suspect arrested in county
STAUNTON — Police said a man was struck by a car and injured Saturday afternoon at the 7-Eleven on North Coalter Street in Staunton. The suspect drove away from the scene but was arrested later that day in Augusta County, the Staunton Police Department said. More: Bell-to-bell school phone ban, solar in Augusta: THE...