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Philly Boy Found Dead Under Virginia Bridge In 1972 ID’d — Mom, Boyfriend Suspected Killers Philly Boy Found Dead Under Virginia Bridge In 1972 ID’d — Mom, Boyfriend Suspected Killers
Philly Boy Found Dead Under Virginia Bridge In 1972 ID’d — Mom, Boyfriend Suspected Killers The body of a 4-year-old boy found under a Virginia bridge in 1972 has finally been identified — more than 50 years later. Fairfax County Police announced Monday, Aug. 4, that the child, long known only as “John Doe,” is Carl Matthew Bryant, a Philadelphia boy who vanished while traveling to Virginia with his mother and her boyfriend. Detectives made the identification using advanced DNA testing, forensic-grade genome sequencing, and a relentless genealogical investigation that led them from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia. “Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Cold Case Squad have so…

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Police & Fire
Boat-Towing Driver Passed Out, Killed Woman In Head-On DMV Crash: Police Boat-Towing Driver Passed Out, Killed Woman In Head-On DMV Crash: Police
Boat-Towing Driver Passed Out, Killed Woman In Head-On DMV Crash: Police A Virginia driver who blacked out while hauling a boat and caused the crash that killed a 33-year-old nursing student, wife and mother is now facing charges, officials said. Steven Kowalik, 64, of Leesburg, was indicted for involuntary manslaughter and turned himself in to face the charges, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The crash happened around 5:14 p.m. on April 23, near the intersection of Ox Road and Davis Drive in Lorton, police said. Detectives with the Crash Reconstruction Unit said Kowalik was driving a 2012 Ford F-350 towing a fishing boat northbound on Ox Roa…

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‘Devastating House Fire’ In DMV Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling ‘Devastating House Fire’ In DMV Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling
‘Devastating House Fire’ In DMV Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling A Virginia family is reeling after a fast-moving fire tore through their Lorton home, leaving it uninhabitable and claiming the lives of their two beloved dogs. The fire broke out in the 7500 block of Pollen Street in Lorton on Thursday, June 5, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from a split-level home, with fire in both the basement and kitchen. One person was taken to an area hospital for evaluations, officials said. Two dogs were found deceased inside the home. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported am…

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News
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison A Virginia man who torched his car with homemade “napalm” outside the US Capitol during President Jimmy Carter’s memorial will avoid prison time, federal officials said. Adrian J. Hinton, 36, of Lorton, was sentenced to one year of supervised release and 125 hours of community service for setting his vehicle on fire near the Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Hinton pleaded guilty in January to one count of destruction of government property. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, when Carter's body was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda.  …

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Weather
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…

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