One of two suspects accused of concealing the body of a missing Currituck County man is now also charged with shooting and killing him, Virginia Beach police say. According to court documents obtained by News 3 in March of 2025, investigators believe the alleged shooting happened near the Pungo Ferry Bridge last summer.
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Antwaine Branch, 35, of Elizabeth City, was served indictments Wednesday for second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, police say. The charges are in connection with the death of Martrell Lamar, 42, of Currituck County.
Branch was already charged with concealment of a body in connection with Lamar’s death, along with Lamar’s girlfriend: Ashley Walton, 35, of Knotts Island. However, police say they’ve gathered more evidence showing that Branch shot and killed Lamar…