When two remarkably similar Northern Virginia women are murdered just months apart in nearly identical crimes, their neighbors fear that a serial offender is at large. DNA evidence proves them right and investigators strive to identify a serial killer who preys on the elderly in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Marion Marshall was 72-years-old when she was murdered in her Springfield, Virginia home in August of 2006. Image source: Virginia DMV.Marion Newman was 74-years-old when she was murdered in her Springfield, Virginia home in November of 2006. Image source: Virginia DMV.Marion Marshall and Marion Newman lived in the Springfield, Virginia neighborhoods of Crestwood and Edsall Park. Their homes were approximately 2 miles (or approximately 3 kilometers) apart. Image source: Google Maps.Marion Marshall was a retired librarian who devoted her time and energy to volunteerism, particularly to teaching English as a second language. She was generous, and dedicated to improving the lives of others in her community. Image source: family photo.Marion Newman devoted her time and energy to volunteerism, particularly to working at local animal shelters. She was also extremely devoted to her 92-year-old mother, who she spent hours with every day. She was known as “Sweetie” to her family. Image source: family photo.This photo shows Marion Newman’s custom-made diamond ring, which she frequently wore. It has not been seen since her murder, and it’s believed that her killer may have taken it as a trophy. Image source: family photo.These composite images from Parabon NanoLabs depict what Marion Marshall and Marion Newman’s murderer may have looked like at ages 25, 40 and 55. DNA analysis revealed that their killer was a Hispanic male. His identity remains unknown. These images are predictive approximations, and may not match his exact appearance. Image source: Parabon NanoLabs.
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