Police: Arrest in missing UVa student case provides lead, forensic link to '09 disappearance
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Police say the investigation into the case of a missing University of Virginia student has turned up a lead in the 2009 disappearance and death of another young woman.
Virginia State Police said in a written statement Monday that the arrest of 32-year-old Jesse Matthew Jr. provided a forensic link for investigators to pursue in the case of Morgan Harrington. The 20-year-old disappeared while attending a concert at U.Va. five years ago. Her remains were found in nearby Albemarle County.
Matthew is charged with abduction with intent to defile 18-year-old Hannah Graham. She's been missing since Sept. 13. He is being held in jail without bond.
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State police weren't specific about the forensic link. In the statement, spokesman Corrinne Geller said police would have no further comment on the investigation.