October
7, 2019
The
Richmond Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the death of a
toddler that happened in May on Midlothian Turnpike.
Barron
T. Spurlock, 25, of the 3100 block of Baronet Drive, is currently in custody on
unrelated charges. He has been charged with murder and object
sexual penetration (x2).
At
approximately 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, officers received a call for a
report of a child that had been assaulted in the 6400 block of Midlothian
Turnpike. Officers responded to a local hospital where the toddler was
being treated for life threatening injuries. Two days later, the toddler
succumbed to their injuries.
“This was
one of the more emotionally trying investigations for our detectives because of
the age of the victim,” said Major Crimes Lt. Erlan Marshall, “We hope
this arrest provides some measure of closure for the family and the community.”
Anyone
with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective
D. Longoria at (804) 646-6759. Those who would like to remain anonymous
should contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or online at www.7801000.com.
Or, they may use the P3 smartphone app.
Barron T. Spurlock
