Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in last night’s homicide on East Broad Rock Road as Melissa Paige, 55.
At approximately 6:26 p.m., officers were called to the 3500 block of East Broad Rock Road for a report of a person down. Officers arrived and found a female, Paige, in a structure, down and unresponsive, suffering from injuries from an assault. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult male was placed into custody at the scene.
Detectives have charged the male, Paige’s son, John Chillum, 26, with homicide. His booking photo is attached.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
