Elizabeth City man faces murder charge after body concealment arrest

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — An Elizabeth City man, who was arrested in connection with the concealment of Martell Lamar’s body, now faces a murder charge.

Antwaine Branch, 35, was indicted Wednesday on several charges including second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

After additional evidence was presented to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney Office for prosecutorial review, direct indictments were secured and murder charges were brought forward against Lamar…

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