WOMAN ACCUSED of KILLING THREE ROOMMATES in Virginia Captured After New York Highway Chase
A 23-year-old woman accused of killing her three roommates in Virginia was found following a chase on an upstate New York highway, authorities said Friday.
Alyssa Jane Venable was sought by authorities after members of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office discovered two men and one woman dead “from upper body trauma” during a welfare check Tuesday night in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the sheriff’s office said.
The fatalities were identified as Robert John McGuire (77), Gregory Scott Powell (60), and Carol Anne Reese (65).
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“After further investigation and evidence collection, it was discovered that a roommate had committed this heinous crime,” the sheriff’s office stated in a statement, naming Venable as the suspect. She was wanted for three charges of second-degree murder and a firearms charge, according to the sheriff’s office.
More than 300 miles from Fredericksburg, New York State Police troopers apprehended Venable Thursday evening. She was driving a gray Honda Civic on Interstate 86 soon after 5:30 p.m. when officers attempted to stop her, but she refused, State Police said. Troopers pursued her, and officials used a tire deflation device, causing the Civic to crash, according to the sheriff’s office. Speeds reached 100 mph. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office aided the State Police.
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According to State Police, Venable was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She is currently incarcerated at the Steuben County Jail. The State Police stated that troopers will proceed with extradition proceedings NBCNEWS Stated.
The sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The State Police said they couldn’t comment on a possible motivation.