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Man arrested in murder of 54-year-old Norfolk woman just days after Christmas

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Demetrios Bryant

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 54-year-old woman in Norfolk last week.

On Dec. 28, at 11:22 a.m., Norfolk police responded to a home in the 3700 block of Peterson Street for the report of an unresponsive woman.

When officers arrived, they found Michelle A. Ford, 54, suffering from life-threatening injuries. Ford was pronounced dead at the scene.

As a result of their investigation, homicide detectives have charged Demetrios Bryant, 30, with second-degree murder.

Bryant is currently being held at the Norfolk City Jail without bond.

 
 

 




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