UPDATED Apr 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Apr 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Virginia State Police closed a 1973 homicide case, identifying Shirley Washington's husband as involved in her death.
WHO: Virginia State Police; Shirley Washington; Clarence Washington; Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
WHAT: A 52-year-old homicide investigation was closed after investigators determined Shirley Washington's husband was involved in her death.
WHEN: Apr 25, 2026 at 8:49 AM ET
WHERE: Prince William County, Virginia
WHY: Investigators determined Clarence Washington was involved in Shirley Washington's death; he died in 2013, preventing prosecution.
