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Ronald Roldan, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for his role in the well-documented disappearance of Bethany Decker in 2011, according to the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Roldan, formerly of Loudoun County, was the father of Decker’s unborn baby who lived with her at the time she went missing almost 12 years ago while her husband, Emile Decker, was away at military training.
Decker was 21 years old at the time she disappeared in January 2011. She was last seen with her killer at their apartment in Ashburn. Her remains were never located.
“On behalf of Loudoun County and our office, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Bethany Decker. We appreciate their patience and support,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj stated. “We are grateful for the efforts of Detective Mark Bush and our partnership with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
"Our offices spent thousands of hours, including nights and weekends, to build the best case possible, which led to this resolution,” Biberaj continued. “We are proud to bring justice for Bethany.”
Roldan is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 21, 2023.
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