Police "Still Have No Idea" Where Missing UVA Student Is
A day after a lead suspect was arrested, Charlottesville, Va. police told reporters at a press conference today that they are no closer to finding missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham. "We still have no idea whatsoever where she is, despite our best efforts," Charlottesville Police Chief Timothy Longo said. "We have an obligation to bring her home, one way or the other. That's what we promised to do."
Police in Galveston, Texas arrested Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr., 32, last night on felony abduction charges and intent to defile. He is being extradited from Texas and should arrive back in Charlottesville by Saturday, the Associated Press reports:
Police said they had probable cause to support the charge against Matthew after twice searching his apartment and gathering evidence they have not described. Police said a crime lab is testing clothing they recovered through search warrants, but they haven't said whose clothing that was.
According to the Daily Progress, Matthew waived his right to fight the extradition in court today. The paper also reports that Matthew, an operating room technician, faced sexual assault allegations during his time as a student and football player at Liberty University. Matthew apparently left the school in 2002 and a sexual assault report was filed against him in October of that year.
"Liberty University can also report that the Oct. 17, 2002 rape report was investigated by the Lynchburg Police Department. We understand the matter was also turned over to the local Commonwealth Attorney's Office," the school told the paper.
No charges were filed against Matthew in the 2002 case.
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