Murder Suspect Appears In Court

Fredericksburg Homicide suspect Steven Vander Briel appeared in court in Fredericksburg this morning for his arraignment on charges of first degree homicide and abduction. Grace Mann was killed in the home she shared with Briel and two other roommates last Friday.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released a preliminary finding of asphyxiation by strangulation as the cause of death of Grace Mann.

Briel’s preliminary trial has been scheduled for May 19. He remains incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.