Top Story Spotlight ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times Mar 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Updated Mar 26, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount man was charged Thursday in the death of his younger brother, who was reported missing about a month ago. Hodges Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAm~? |2C49 `f[ E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 5:D4@G6C65 2 3@5J :? E96 2C62 @7 !@H6C s2> #@25] %96 C6>2:?D H6C6 EC2?DA@CE65 E@ E96 |65:42= tI2>:?6C’D ~77:46[ H96C6 E96J H6C6 :56?E:7:65 (65?6D52J 2D E9@D6 @7 r92C=6D pCE9FC $>:E9 yC]k^AmkAm$>:E9[ a`[ H2D C6A@CE65 >:DD:?8 27E6C 36:?8 =2DE D66? @C 962C5 7C@> @? 23@FE u63] aa[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46]k^Am kAmp? 2FE@ADJ 56E6C>:?65 9:D 562E9 H2D 2 9@>:4:56]k^AmkAmt2C=J %9FCD52J[ 2FE9@C:E:6D 2CC6DE65 %6CCJ $92H? w@586D[ cb[ @? 2 492C86 @7 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C]k^Am People are also reading… Human trafficking hallmarks linked to Roanoke County's illicit massage parlors 82-year-old man charged in Rocky Mount homicide Virginia Tech fans unhappy with long lines to enter Lane Stadium In need of a forever home: Britney Spears and Toebias Lake couple to renovate brewery into a Nashville-themed destination Franklin County supervisors gather input on data centers from experts 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech football's win over Georgia Tech Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds Virginia Tech football takes recent lessons into Clemson Franklin County pushes for 1% sales tax College football's hottest coaching seats after Week 6 see Shane Beamer cool Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns this Saturday Roanoke Valley residents join statewide 'March for a Moratorium' rally against data centers Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother In need of a forever home: Wesley and Frankie kAmw@586D H2D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 :? E96 (6DE6C? ':C8:?:2 #68:@?2= y2:=]k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239laurence.hammack@roanoke.com 0 comments Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 13 charged in investigation of Roanoke County massage parlors Most of the charges were against female employees, but two men are accused of being customers. Ridgeway man arrested after Franklin County pursuit tops 100 mph A Ridgeway man on felony probation was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Franklin County ended when his truck struck a utility pole. Judge dismisses sex discrimination lawsuit filed by ex-Ferrum College coach The fired coach of the field hockey team had claimed there was a double standard for male and female coaches. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! October 12, 2026: Richmond Folk Festival; Korn Ferry Tour Championship; Henrico’s Cactus House A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five
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