Burke double homicide suspect arrested in Baltimore- Fairfax Police

Fairfax County police have arrested a man in Baltimore related to the killing of two women in Burke, Virginia, last week.

Bradley Lister, 33-year-old killed his mother Susan Lister, 67and sister Amber Currie, 41, in the home where they all resided in the 6100 block of Eagle Landing Road, FCPD said in a statement.

Bradley Lister is facing two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of use of a weapon in the commission of a felony, police said.

According to the FCPD, officers discovered the victims on the morning of August 20 following a request for a welfare check. Detectives immediately sought Bradley Lister for questioning, but he could not be found or contacted.

On Friday, Police released the photo of the suspect Bradley Lister.

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Following the murder, Lister fled to Baltimore City, police said. Lister will remain in custody at the Baltimore Central Booking Intake Facility until he is extradited back to Fairfax County, added in the statement.

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon that Lister was a two-time felon who was out on pre-trial release over an assault charge.

This is being investigated as the 16th and 17th homicide year to date in Fairfax County. Detectives have made 10 arrests related to the 17 homicides, police said.

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