CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A 19-year-old man accused of killing Laura Miles in Chesapeake will stay in jail without bond.
Miles disappeared last Monday in Chesapeake. Investigators found her body off Taylor Road in Western Branch, which is not far from where she stayed.
Laura Miles’ son told 13News Now he's relieved to know Chesapeake Police arrested Cherry. He said he and his family feel it's a weight lifted off their shoulders.
Miles' son wanted her to be remembered as a loving and caring person.
The 61-year-old woman lived in New York, but would often travel to Hampton Roads for work and would stay for several weeks at a time.
On Saturday, investigators arrested Cherry. He lives in the same apartment complex where Miles stayed.
Cherry faces charges of first-degree murder, robbery, abduction, and concealment of a dead body after an investigation into Miles's death. The court continued Cherry’s arraignment on Monday.
Court paperwork indicates Cherry is also facing charges for auto theft and eluding a police officer in Southampton County. According to online case information, that incident happened in January.
Documents also showed the 19-year-old had two counts of failure to appear in court from Henrico County.
Cherry’s next court date for the charges related to Miles' death is scheduled in August.