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Allen Wilmer Sr. Identified as Suspect in Two Decades-Old Homicide Cases in Hampton and Isle of Wight County

HAMPTON, Va. — Authorities have recently revealed that Allen Wilmer Sr., a now-deceased Northern Neck resident, has been identified as the suspect in two decades-old homicide cases in Hampton and Isle of Wight County. This includes the infamous Colonial Parkway murders.

In a press conference held on Monday afternoon, law enforcement officials announced that Allen Wilmer Sr. was responsible for the deaths of David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, in 1987. Additionally, Wilmer is linked to the 1989 murder of 29-year-old Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell.

Allen Wilmer Sr. passed away in December 2017 at the age of 63 in Lancaster County. However, if he were still alive, charges would have been filed against him by the Isle of Wight County and City of Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorneys, according to a news release.

The Colonial Parkway murders, a series of homicides that occurred between 1986 and 1989 near Williamsburg, claimed the lives of four couples. David Knobling and Robin Edwards were found shot to death on September 23, 1987, on the south bank of the James River in Isle of Wight County. The day after their bodies were discovered, Knobling’s abandoned pickup truck was found in the Ragged Island parking lot.

The FBI is still actively seeking tips and information to help solve the Colonial Parkway murders. Individuals with any relevant information are urged to email the FBI at Colonial_Parkway_Murders@ic.fbi.gov.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information emerges.

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