Virginia State Police Step Up in Parkway Cases
The Virginia State Police has jurisdiction over four of the homicides referred to as the Colonial Parkway murders. The agency has vowed to submit the evidence they have, now some 20 years old, to new technology. Previously, the Virginia State Police kept putting off the move, saying they couldn't be spending money on cold cases. They continued their resistance even thought the FBI vowed to renew their investigation (after being publicly embarrassed over photos leaked in the case.) Now, they're changing their tune. If they come through, that is great. Everyone deserves Justice -not just those in the latest headlines.
A representative of the Phelps family has informed CrimeShadows News that they met with Special Agent James "Doc" Lyons and Captain Timothy Evans of the Virginia State Police, Richmond Division. The family was pleased with the meeting. The agency will be submitting evidence within the next few weeks. There are over 90 pieces of evidence in the case of Annamaria Phelps. Fingerprints will be checked through AFIS, the national fingerprint and criminal identity database. DNA evidence will also be submitted. Results may take up to 9 months to a year. The Phelps family is happy to finally have someone in law enforcement to listen to their concerns. They are happy the case is moving forward and hope for a resolution.
"We want justice but this is not just for us but for Anna. A break in our case could me a break for everyone."
If you have any information about this case, please call the Virginia State Police at 804 553-3476. It is very important that you call –your tip, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be– may be just what it takes to solve this case.
The Colonial Parkway Murders
Virginia State Police Jurisdiction:
Annamaria Phelps & Daniel Lauer
David Knobling & Robin Edwards
FBI Jurisdiction:
Cathleen Thomas & Rebecca Dowski
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