>>New Interviews Lead VSP to File Charges in 22 Year Old Murder Case in Floyd County
(Floyd County, VA) -- Investigators make an arrest in a nearly 22 year old Floyd County murder case. Thomas Cage reports.Preview: Wrap Script:
Virginia State Police Special Agent Douglas Hubert says Roanoke officers found Richard "Dickie" Palmer and his dog, Rufus, dead in Palmer's pickup truck near Perry Park in April 2003. He says new interviews provided enough evidence to file charges against an unidentified suspect. Palmer's younger sister, Beth Burbage called the news bittersweet.Preview: Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Branscom tells WSET the case is complicated and will likely lead to a lengthy trial. VSP says the suspect remains in custody on other charges related to the case.