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Lynchburg: Suspect in police custody in Dec. 18 homicide investigation

Crystal Graham
John Levi Snead
John Levi Snead

The Lynchburg Police Department announced an arrest today in the Dec. 18 homicide on Campbell Avenue.

John Levi Snead, 63, of Lynchburg, was taken into custody today.

He has been charged with:

  • Second degree murder
  • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Brandishing a firearm
  • Reckless handling of a firearm
  • Discharging a firearm within the city

The investigation is ongoing.

The victim, David L. Vaughter Jr., 52, of Madison Heights, was shot after an argument, according to police.

Snead was named a suspect in the case one day after the homicide.

The Lynchburg Police Department continues to ask if anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area of the 1400 block of Campbell Avenue on the evening of Dec. 18, or who may have video surveillance or doorbell camera footage that may assist the investigation, to contact (434) 455-6174 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]