ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WINA) – An Albemarle County father and son are under arrest for the murder of a man who went missing 14 years ago.
Jesse Morgan Hicks was reported missing on September 1, 2018. The Fluvanna County man’s body was recovered in Albemarle on May 7, 2014.
Under arrest and being held without bond are 56-year-old Richard Glen Spradlin and his son 34-year old Kevin Michael Moore.
October 11, 2018, Albemarle County Police News Release
The Albemarle County Police Department has arrested 56-year-old Richard Glen Spradlin and his son 34-year old Kevin Michael Moore of Albemarle County. Each have been charged with on one felony count of First-Degree Murder, one Felony count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and one Felony Count of Using a Firearm in Commission of a felony.
These arrests are in connection to the Murder of Jesse Morgan Hicks. Jesse Hicks was reported missing to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office on September 1st, 2004. His remains were discovered in Albemarle County on May 7th, 2014.
Both Subjects are being held without bond at the Albemarle County Regional Jail. Any further inquiry regarding this case should be directed to the Albemarle County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
The Albemarle County Police Department would like to express gratitude to the following agencies for their assistance with this investigation:
• Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office
• Virginia State Police
• Augusta County Sheriff’s Office
• United States Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force
This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information should contact Detective Phil Giles directly 434-972-4047.
