A woman pleads guilty to murdering mother in Norfolk. Authorities say Heather Cummings was found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in the death of her 81-year-old mother at a Norfolk nursing home. She entered a plea deal, pleading no contest to the charge. The sentencing is scheduled for June 27. WAVY reports that Court documents revealed that Heather and her son, Clifton Cummings, were involved in the murder of Cleo Loizides.
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the death of an infant in Lynchburg after responding to reports of an unresponsive infant on Leesville Road. Authorities found the infant and attempted life-saving measures before transporting the child to Lynchburg General Hospital, where the infant was pronounced dead. WSLS reports that cause of death is currently under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.