BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 28-year-old Bedford County woman, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.
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On Friday, Oct. 7, authorities said they responded to Madison View Drive for an unresponsive 28-year-old woman.
The woman, who was later identified as Katlyn Montgomery of Forest, was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital to be treated, the Sheriff said. On Saturday, Oct. 8, she passed away.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they joined the FBI to investigate the incident, and identified Trenton Frye, 28 years old, of Greensboro, North Carolina as the suspect.
Authorities said on Thursday, Oct. 20, Frye was taken into custody in Greensboro without incident.
We’re told Frye faces a second-degree murder charge and is waiting for extradition back to Bedford.
The family of the victim, Katlyn Montgomery, released the following statement:
If you know more about this crime, you’re asked to notify dispatch at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900. You can also enter an anonymous tip online here. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
The Sheriff said the investigation is ongoing.