| Stafford, Va. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reports that the body of the female homicide victim that was found on the ramp to I-95 in Stafford County on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 has been identified. The victim is Jerryell Myesah Foster, age 23, of Baltimore County, Maryland.
Stafford County Detective John Hughes received a call from the Baltimore County Police Department shortly after a release was sent out to law enforcement agencies across the country requesting assistance in identifying the body found on March 2. Baltimore County Detectives, working in cooperation with Stafford Detective John Hughes and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, were able to positively identify the victim. Ms. Foster had been reported missing on November 25, 2009. The case has been turned over to the Baltimore County Police Department. The point of contact for Baltimore County Police Department is Cpl. Mike Hill at 410-887-2210.
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News Release from Baltimore, MD 3/16/2010
Police Arrest Boyfriend Who Killed Jerryell Myesha Foster in Precinct 7/Cockeysville
Virginia Police Find Foster's Body
Baltimore County Police have arrested Frederick Allen Christian, 30, of the 800-block of Appleton Street, 21217 for the murder of Jerryell Foster. Ms. Foster, 23, went missing on November 25, 2009. Christian was arrested late last night in Baltimore City.
Jerryell Myesha Foster had been missing from her home in the unit-block of Hazy Morn Court, 21093. A family member told police that Ms. Foster was not at Thanksgiving dinner and they were concerned about her well being. It was out of character for Jerryell to miss a holiday and not be in contact with her family.
Police asked for assistance in the case on two separate occasions since her disappearance; first, when they discovered a sofa from Foster's address had been discarded, and secondly, after receiving an anonymous call about the sofa.
On March 2, a body matching the description of Jerryell Foster was found off an exit ramp on southbound I-95 and Virginia state road 610 (exit 143) in Stafford County, Virginia. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office and Baltimore County detectives began discussing the case. After tests were completed for identification, the body was positively identified as Jerryell Foster. An autopsy concluded that she died as a result of gunshot wounds, and the case was ruled a homicide.
Frederick Allen Christian is charged with first-degree murder and is being held on denied bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. A bail review will be scheduled for sometime today or tomorrow.
MEDIA RELATIONS SECTION
700 EAST JOPPA ROAD
TOWSON, MARYLAND 21286-5501
T/P: 410-887-2210
FAX: 410-887-5580
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/police
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News Release 3/4/2010
Assistance Requested in Identifying Body Found in Stafford
Stafford, Va. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in helping identify the identity of the body found partially decomposed in the woods near the I-95 south bound ramp off of Route 610 – Garrisonville Road in Stafford County. The body was discovered on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 by a Stafford County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Officer who was looking for a lost dog.
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is investigating this incident as a homicide. The victim is described as a black female, age mid teens to mid 20's, approximately 5'2" and 110 pounds with long black hair. She had well-manicured fingernails, well maintained dental work and pierced ears. The victim was fully clothed and was wearing a light blue sweater dress (juniors 14-16), black Capri pants/leggings and gray socks with no shoes.
The victim died from a gunshot wound and was left in the location sometime in November or December 2009. The location of the gunshot wound on the victim is not being released at this time. "Somebody may have seen or heard something relating to this case," states Sheriff Charles E. Jett. "We are hoping a tip will lead to the identity of this victim as well as the individual or individuals who are responsible for her death. This young lady is someone's daughter, relative or perhaps she is even a mother and she deserves to have justice in this case."
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office has sent information out to law enforcement agencies across the country seeking assistance in helping identify the victim.
If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to contact the Stafford County Sheriff's Office at 540-658-4450 or the individuals listed below. Please note the attached flyer for pictures of the clothing and additional descriptors.
Detective John Hughes
540-658-4722
jhughes@co.stafford.va.us
Crime Analyst JM Graham
540-658-4726
jgraham@co.stafford.va.us
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Crime Solvers asks and encourages anyone with information in this case or any other crimes, to please call the Stafford County Crime Solvers at 540-659-2020 or Toll Free 1-866-493-1083. Remember that you do not have to give your name, just your information. If your information leads to an arrest or indictment, you could receive up to a $1,000.00 reward.
The above News Release can also be viewed by visiting the Stafford Sheriff's Office website www.staffordsheriff.com |
