Addition information has been released regarding a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 5 in the 3300 block of N. Leisure World Blvd.
According to a report by FOX 5, police found 78-year-old Beverly Rose Fletcher dead in her apartment with multiple stab wounds and signs of blunt force trauma. Her husband, 80-year-old Vivian Stewart Nation, allegedly admitted to attacking her during an argument and has been charged with first-degree murder. A hammer, knife and screwdriver with Nation’s blood were located at the scene.
The Montgomery County Police Department issued the following on Saturday evening: “at approximately 6:09 p.m., Montgomery County Department of Police- 4th District officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a person in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the official cause and manner of death. An adult male is in custody at this time. This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. This is an active and ongoing investigation.”
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
