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Jesse Matthew indicted in murder of Morgan Harrington

Chris Graham

morgan-harrington-headerAn Albemarle County Grand Jury has returned two indictments against Jesse Matthew in connection with the October 17, 2009 disappearance and death of Morgan Harrington.

Matthew was charged with first degree murder of Morgan Harrington and abduction with the intent to defile. The maximum penalty for each offense is life in prison.

These indictments, handed down by the grand jury on Sept. 11, were received by the Court on Tuesday, and Matthew was served with the indictments on Tuesday.

His first appearance before the Albemarle County Circuit Court will take place on Wednesday.

The indictments result from investigative efforts over the past six years by the Virginia State Police, Albemarle County Police, Charlottesville Police, University of Virginia Police, and the FBI.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].