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Mysterious deaths leave a dark cloud over one small Virginia town

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff | Dec 20,2023

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EVMS psychiatrist under fire after testimony in Depp v. Heard

The Virginian-Pilot | May 27,2022

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VCU hosts ‘Start by Believing’ event aimed at helping victims of sexual assault

NBC12 Newsroom | Apr 20,2022

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With gun violence on the rise in Virginia, lawmakers introduce 2 bills addressing the issue

The Virginian-Pilot | Apr 05,2022

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Va. Seeks records law change to require victim notification before releasing crime files

The Washington Post | Mar 11,2022

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Support group helps those who have lost loved ones to homicide grieve

ABC 13 News | Feb 20,2022

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Sexual assault kit bill garners unanimous support in Va. Senate

NBC12 Newsroom | Feb 11,2022

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Personality: Melanie K. Frank; Spotlight on board chair of the Full Circle Grief Center

Richmond Free Press | Sep 09,2021

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Virginia lawmakers are moving to eliminate mandatory minimums, but they’re at odds over which ones

Virginia Mercury | Feb 09,2021

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Chesapeake creates support group for families of homicide victims

13News Now | Mar 16,2020

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