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Help Needed: Portsmouth Police Renew Appeal for Information in Cold Case Homicide

The Portsmouth Police Department is once again reaching out to the public for assistance in an ongoing cold case homicide investigation. This investigation pertains to the tragic death of Emily Spence, which occurred on April 13, 2015, at around 2:15 p.m.

On that fateful day, a distressing 911 call was made to Portsmouth Emergency Communication, urgently requesting police and medical assistance at 1900 Holladay St. The call reported a gunshot wound incident. Responding swiftly, the police discovered an unresponsive female, later identified as the victim, Emily Spence. She had suffered a severe gunshot wound, and despite the valiant efforts of medical professionals, she tragically succumbed to her injuries.

The diligent detectives of the Portsmouth Police Department are actively investigating this heart-wrenching homicide and are seeking vital information about a person of interest in the case. Authorities are urgently requesting any relevant details related to 32-year-old Vincent Roderick Taylor, Jr. Taylor is believed to have crucial information and is needed for questioning in connection to this unsolved case. He is described as a black male, standing at 5’8” tall and weighing approximately 170 lbs.

In their relentless pursuit of justice, the Portsmouth Police Department is urging anyone with information about Vincent Roderick Taylor, Jr., or any details pertaining to the tragic homicide of Emily Spence, to come forward. The provision of this important information could be instrumental in bringing closure to a case that has remained unsolved for several years.

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