Detectives Continue to Investigate Homicide a Year Later

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to search for answers for the family of William Scott Miller of Groveton, who was found deceased one year ago. Detectives determined that the last time family or friends heard from William was on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Three days later, a family member went to his apartment to check on him and made the tragic discovery. 

William resided in the apartment by himself. He was found in his bedroom with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. There was no apparent forced entry into the apartment, and it did not appear that anything was taken.

Detectives continue to process evidence recovered from the scene to include using M-Vac, a technology that extracts DNA from surfaces. Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information about this case. Tipsters are asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2.  

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest. If you would like to speak to a detective, please leave contact information. 

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division continue to work with the victim’s family to ensure they receive appropriate resources and assistance. 

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD. 

(Originally published on September 29, 2020)

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead in Groveton

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating after a man was found dead yesterday afternoon inside of an apartment in Groveton. Officers responded shortly after 12 noon to the 6500 block of Tower Drive after a family member found 52-year-old William Scott Miller, deceased, inside an apartment he rented. Trauma was present to his upper body and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

This is an active investigation and detectives are continuing to examine evidence and interview witnesses to determine what led to the man’s death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.

 This is the 9th homicide year to date in Fairfax County.