A 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and lying to police in connection with the death of a Vermont man earlier this year, officials said.
Their investigation began Monday evening, when a person arrived at the Rutland Barracks and said they had information about a possible homicide that had occurred in February at a home near the intersection of Route 100 and Corse Road in Whitingham, Vermont State Police said. They launched an investigation and developed evidence that indicated a homicide had taken place.
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WATCH HEREAs a result of their investigation, state police arrested Justin Stacy, of Whitingham, on charges of second-degree murder and providing false information to a police officer. Stacy was due in court in Brattleboro Wednesday afternoon; it wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak to the charge.
The victim was identified later Wednesday as a Robert J. Francis, a 75-year-old who lived in the home with Stacy. Police didn't share more details on their relationship.
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SIGN UP The investigation is active ongoing, and police were still out processing the scene on Wednesday. Members of the public should expect to see a significant police presence in the area.
Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is being asked to call Detective Sgt. Frank LaBombard at 802-722-4600 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Police initially gave Stacy's age as 30 and said the investigation began Monday.
