UPDATE March 29, 2021: A second-degree murder charge against Roberts was certified to a grand jury on Friday, March 26, 2021.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead Thursday night.
35-year-old Hagen Lawrence Roberts was detained shortly after police found the body of 63-year-old Cynthia Sue Capps in the 1200 block of Green Cedar Lane around 7:45 p.m. Police say both were listed as residents of the same address.
Police originally labeled the case a suspicious death, but later took out the murder charge against Roberts.
No other details in the case were released Friday morning, but police said it was still under active investigation.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
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