RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A woman has confessed to killing her stepsister, according to Richmond Police. The victim, identified as 20-year-old Samantha Myers, of Evert Avenue, was found in a ravine on North Hopkins Rd. on Monday.
Hopkins Road homicide victim
Police said they were able to identify the victim after detectives released photos of her tattoos.
People who recognized the markings called detectives and identified the victim as Myers.
When police questioned Myers’ sister, 40-year-old Yvette L. Hairston, who also lives on Evert Avenue, she confessed to the crime. Police charged Hairston with her stepsister’s murder.
Hairston’s daughter, 21-year-old Selena Hairston, who was charged Friday with conspiracy to commit murder, also resides at the same house on Evert Ave. She would be the step-niece of the victim.
Police said the motive appears to be an argument between the pair.
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A passerby spotted Myers’ body in a ravine in the 3700 block of North Hopkins Road just after 8:30 a.m. Monday.
“Major Crimes detectives worked tirelessly over the past three days canvassing the neighborhood for tips, following up on numerous leads and interviewing several individuals,” Richmond Police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh said. “They would also like to thank the community and members of the media for sharing the description of the victim that helped lead to her identification.”
Betty
So sad.
Sexcnva
No argument between my sisters and I could make me result to murdering one of them. My life and their lives are too precious and worthy of spending life in prison.
Craig Hunter
I’m not surprised. That’s what those people do.
Felix the Cat
Wonder what else went on prior to this?
Sounds like alcohol and drugs were involved…
manalishi
Good work by the RPD and the community that gets involved!