Virginia
Suspect Named in 3 Cold Case Murders in Virginia
If he were alive today, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. would be charged in three cold case murders. But the fisherman and hunter—positively linked to two of the “Colonial Parkway Murders,” a series of double killings in the late 1980s, as well as the murder of a woman—died in 2017 at the age of 63, Virginia State Police announced Monday. Police said Wilmer was a genetic match to evidence found on each of the three victims: David Lee Knobling, 20; Robin Margaret Edwards, 14; and Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell, 29. Knobling and Edwards were killed in Isle of Wight County around Sept. 19, 1987. The following day, Knobling’s truck was found with the keys in the ignition and radio on at the Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area, per NBC News.
Days later, Knobling and Edwards’ bodies were found nearby. Both had been shot, while Edwards had been sexually assaulted, Virginia State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller said Monday. There’s currently no evidence connecting Wilmer to the three other sets of double murders in the area between 1986 and 1989, Geller said. However, Wilmer is suspected in the 1989 murder of Howell. She was last seen in the early hours of July 1, 1989, outside a nightclub in Hampton. Her body was found several miles away later that same day. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled, Hampton Police Capt. Rebecca Warren said at Monday’s press conference.
A common suspect was found through DNA a couple of years ago, but no match appeared in the federal DNA database. It’s unclear what led authorities to Wilmer, whose genetic material was obtained after his death and found to match the evidence in June. Police plan to investigate any link he may have to other cold cases. “If you had any encounters with him … we want to hear from you,” said Brian Dugan, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk Field Office, per Law & Crime. Authorities said Wilmer, who went by the nickname “Pokey,” had a blue 1966 Dodge Fargo pickup truck with the Virginia license plate “EM-RAW” and a small 1976 wooden commercial fishing boat called the “Denni Wade,” pictured here. He also ran a business called Better Tree Service. (Read more cold cases stories.)
4 things to know about the weather:
- A much more comfortable day is ahead with highs only in the lower to middle 80s across the DMV.
- Most of the day will be dry, but a few spotty showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon.
- Humidity will be a tad lower than recent days thanks to an easterly breeze and slightly drier air moving into the region.
- Monday looks even better with comfortable temperatures, lower humidity before hotter weather returns later in the week.
A welcome change is finally settling into the DMV. Sunday won’t be perfect with some clouds around and the chance for some showers, but most areas should stay dry. Cooler temps than we’ve been used to lately, with afternoon highs staying in the 80s.
Great days to start the week as Monday and Tuesday are shaping up to be comfortably warm with noticeably lower humidity (thank goodness) bonus days for summer. Enjoy it while it lasts because heat and humidity arrive by Wednesday with temperatures climbing back into the 90s and continuing to build late in the week.
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QuickCast
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms
Brief downpours remain possible, especially during the afternoon
Humid, but noticeably cooler
Wind: East to northeast 5–10 mph
Chance of rain: 20-30%
Highs: 84°–89°
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers
Mild and muggy
Light winds
Lows: 71°–74°
MONDAY
Humidity levels lower than the past several days
Cooler than average for mid-July
Sun & Clouds; looks dry
Highs: 82°–86°
TUESDAY
Sun and clouds and the humidity stays in check
Close to normal temps
Highs in the upper 80s to around 90°
WEDNESDAY
Mostly Sunny & HOT!
More humid with Heat Index 100+
Highs in the upper 90s
THURSDAY
Staying HOT!
Humidity sticks around and the Heat Index stays above 100
Isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible might cool it off a bit late day
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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MIDDLEBURG, Va. – Vice President J.D. Vance is eyeing a multimillion-dollar estate in Middleburg, Virginia, to serve as a part-time home for his family, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
The second family is leasing two of the four properties at Wolver Hill Farm, a sprawling, nearly 500-acre estate situated about 45 minutes to an hour outside of Washington, D.C.
What we know:
The historic property was acquired five years ago for nearly $9 million by Chuck Kuhn, the owner of J.K. Moving.
According to Michael Neibauer with the Washington Business Journal, there are four homes on the 500-acre property which backs up to the Salamander Middleburg Resort and Spa.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if the Vance family maybe takes advantage of some of those spa facilities that are celebrated out there,” Neibauer added.
Requests for comment regarding the lease agreements were sent to Kuhn’s company, which has not yet responded.
The potential move comes at a busy time for the Vances, as Second Lady Usha Vance is currently expecting the couple’s fourth child.
The news has quickly traveled through the heart of Middleburg, a historic town known for its vibrant strip of mom-and-pop shops and popular resorts along East Washington Street.
What they’re saying:
Business owners along the main thoroughfare were universally aware of their potential new neighbor, though several declined to talk on camera.
The reaction to the Vice President’s potential arrival has been mixed.
“Well, I figure J.D. is going to—the vice president, excuse me— is going to want to play some golf, and I’m a member of Creighton Farms. So, Mr. Vice President, if you’re watching, you’re always welcome on my tee time,” Upperville resident Luke Mahoney said.
When asked if he has concerns about having a potential Secret Service presence in the community, Mahoney said, “No, it can’t be worse than the people that drive 35 miles an hour on Route 50 during commute times. I think they’re very professional; they do a great job. I’m not really that worried about it.”
The Source: This information is from the Washington Business Journal and FOX5 DC reporting.
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