Marion J. Newman

Marion J. Newman was a 72-year-old resident of North Springfield who was murdered in her home at 7102 Reservoir Road in the Crestwoods neighborhood on November 20, 2006 by being beaten and smothered to death.[1][2]

She was the second of the linked Diamond Ring Murders, so named because a unique diamond ring was taken from her as a trophy by the killer.

References

  1. ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Fairfax Police Seeking Link in Killing of Older Women." The Washington Post: B.1. National Newspapers Core. Nov 23 2006. Web. 4 Feb. 2012.
  2. ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Link seen in Deaths of Aged Women; Police View 2 Springfield Slayings as Crime of Opportunity Committed by Same Person." The Washington Post: B.6. National Newspapers Core. Dec 07 2006. Web. 4 Feb. 2012.