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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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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]

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