The physique of a lacking Virginia girl has been discovered after she disappeared and her mother acquired an odd textual content that ‘did not sound like her’ – main police to arrest her husband for homicide.
Avriel Hooks, 20, was final seen at her house in Lynchburg on August 22 round 8pm – triggering a determined multi-force seek for her. The mother-of-one’s deceased physique was present in a wooded space off of a major highway seven days later.
Michael L. Perry III, her 21-year-old husband, has now been arrested for second-degree homicide and illegal disposal of a lifeless physique.
He is being held in Blue Ridge Regional Jail with out bond.
Avriel’s mom Ashely Pittman beforehand advised investigators she acquired a textual content from her round 6am the morning after she was final seen – however Pittman did not suppose her daughter despatched it.
Avriel Hooks, 20, was final seen at her house in Lynchburg on August 22 round 8pm – triggering a determined multi-force seek for her. The mother-of-one’s deceased physique was present in a wooded space off of a major highway seven days later
Michael L. Perry III, Avriel Hooks’ 21-year-old husband, has now been arrested for second-degree homicide and illegal disposal of a lifeless physique
The textual content stated she wished some ‘me time’ and that she was at a pal’s home. It rung alarm bells for the household, who stated this was not Hooks’ approach of writing or talking.
Hooks additionally had a five-month-old son, and would by no means willingly go away him alone, in accordance with her mother and father.
Her mother went to her home to test on her on August 23, and she or he discovered the door was unlocked and the lights have been on. The 20-year-old was nowhere to be seen.
Avriel’s sister Lydia Web page advised WSET that the 20-year-old cherished being a mother: ‘She would by no means let that child out of her sight in any respect.
‘She would maintain that child, she held that child consistently. He had the stuff he wanted, that is all that mattered to her. She may care much less about herself.’
The girl’s physique was discovered on Tuesday, one week after her disappearance, in a wooded space off US 60 Lexington Turnpike in Amherst, police stated.
The Lynchburg Police Division, Amherst County Sheriff’s Workplace, the Virginia Division of Emergency Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations labored collectively to search out Hooks.
Police stated in an replace on Tuesday evening: ‘Your Lynchburg Police Division (LPD) arrested Michael L. Perry III (21) of Lynchburg, after he was detained earlier at this time in reference to the homicide of Avriel Hooks.
The mom had a five-month-old son. Her physique was discovered on Tuesday
Hooks additionally had a five-month-old son, and would by no means willingly go away him alone, in accordance with her mother and father
A picture handed out by police when the lady was reported lacking
The Lynchburg Police Division, Amherst County Sheriff’s Workplace, the Virginia Division of Emergency Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations labored collectively to search out Hooks
Search events have been set as much as assist discover the mother-of-one
‘LPD Detectives labored tirelessly over the previous week, using all obtainable investigative sources and partnered with Hooks’ household, our group, native, state, and federal companions with hopes of finding Hooks safely.
‘Following the intensive search earlier at this time in Amherst County in partnership with the Amherst County Sheriff’s Workplace (ACSO), a physique was positioned in a wooded space off U.S. 60 (Lexington Turnpike), Amherst, VA.
‘Michael L. Perry III was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail the place he’s being held with out bond on the next prices:
‘Homicide within the 2nd Diploma and Illegal Disposal of a Lifeless Physique.
‘Our ideas are with the household of Avriel Hooks throughout this tough time.
‘Your Lynchburg Police Division want to thank Amherst County Sheriff’s Workplace, Virginia Division of Emergency Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations for his or her help on this case.’
