MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia State Police said the Mathews County Sheriff's Office asked it to investigate a fire that burned a home Sunday, August 1.
Crews found 80-year-old Richard Henry Couch dead inside his home, which was burning around 7:30 p.m. The home is located in the 200 block of Gayle Lane in Mathews.
Sgt. Michelle Anaya said members of the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation/Arson Unit are looking into the incident.
The investigation remains open and ongoing.
