The four suspects accused of killing a Virginia teenager are now facing charges in a second homicide after investigators identified a woman whose remains remained a mystery for more than three months, revealing what authorities say were two connected, premeditated killings.Helen Marie Pullen Banks, 56, of Culpeper, was identified through "extensive and complex DNA analysis" completed July 7, after her remains were discovered March 27 on private property in Caroline County, according to the sheriff's office.Authorities announced this month that Rashad Antonio Mayfield, 21, Devonti Gregory Pettaway, 19, Jaden Lamont Phillips, 20, and Kennady Jade Lambert, 18, have each been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder in Banks' death.WOMAN FOUND IN SHALLOW GRAVE ID’D AFTER 44 YEARS AS MILLIONAIRE TIED TO ESTATE MURDER PLOTAuthorities say Kennady Jade Lambert, Devonti Gregory Pettaway, Jaden Lamont Phillips and Rashad Antonio Mayfield are charged in the murders of Helen Marie Pullen Banks and Jayden McComber.(Google Maps/Caroline County Sheriff's Office, VA)All four suspects were already being held without bond after being charged with murder in the death of 18-year-old Jayden McComber.Investigators say they suspected early in the case that the two homicide investigations were linked.McComber disappeared the same day Banks' remains were discovered.
His vehicle was recovered the following day in Virginia Beach with assistance from the Virginia Beach Police Department, according to the sheriff's office.TEENS SUSPECTED OF MURDERING CONGRESSIONAL INTERN LINKED BY DNA ON SHELL CASINGS, PROSECUTORS SAYJayden McComber was 18 years old when he was killed in March 2026, according to investigators.(Virginia State Police)Authorities said the vehicle was thoroughly processed and produced "valuable investigative leads" that helped investigators locate McComber's remains and identify the suspects.McComber's body w...