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Reopen the Case Foundation seeks tips in unsolved 1999 murder of Richmond man

Chris Graham
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The severed head of a 39-year-old Richmond man was found on a James River Park footbridge on March 1, 1999.

The murder of Henry Edward Northington, whose body was found a half-mile away in the river near railroad-track drainage tunnels, often referred to as the “tubes,” which served as a campsite for the homeless, remains unsolved.

The Reopen the Case Foundation and Richmond Police are working to raise public attention to the cold case.

The foundation highlighted the case last summer, leading to several tips that have helped advance the investigation.

If you have any information, call Richmond Police Detective Sgt. George Wade (804) 646-0606 or 833-RTCFNVA or [email protected].

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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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].