Alexandria · October 28, 2026
Alexandria man charged with murder after missing man found dead in closet
Police say a missing 44-year-old Alexandria man was found dead inside a closet in a West End apartment, where he had been beaten. A 63-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with his death. Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire provided an update to the community on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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Missing Alexandria man found dead inside apartment closet, suspect charged with murder
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Strepleton III, a…
Man charged after missing Alexandria man found dead in apartment closet
A 63-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after an Alexandria man who was reported missing was found dead inside an apartment closet.
Alexandria Man Charged With Murder After Body Found In Closet: Police
An Alexandria man confessed to murdering a man and putting him in an apartment closet, police said.
BREAKING: Alexandria man charged with murder after missing man found beaten to death in closet
A 44-year-old Alexandria man listed as a critical missing person was found beaten to death in the closet of a West End apartment, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told reporters […] Read more on ALXnow: BREAKING: Alexandria man…
Man charged with murder after missing person found dead in Alexandria apartment
Alexandria Police Department Chief Tarrick McGuire shared an update with the community Wednesday after a missing man was found dead.