ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Thursday, February 20, 1997            TAG: 9702200026
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-1 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

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Capital murder charges dropped

Capital murder charges against three suspects in the stabbing and drowning of a Fairlawn man in late September in Pulaski County have been amended to first-degree murder after an agreement between defense attorney and a special prosecutor. No explanation for the change was given. For details, see today's Virginia section.

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