A Northern Virginia real estate agent was shot and killed inside her home Tuesday by her husband, who was later apprehended in Pennsylvania after a multi-state manhunt, authorities announced.
Roger Bradford, 60, of Aldie, has been charged with first-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the death of his wife, 54-year-old Lisa Bradford, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a residence on Quimby Oaks Place shortly after noon Tuesday after a relative contacted authorities, expressing concern and requesting a welfare check. The relative also indicated that Roger Bradford was allegedly involved in his wife’s death. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Lisa Bradford deceased inside the home. Her husband had already fled the scene in a rental car.
Investigators tracked the rental vehicle as it traveled north through Virginia, Maryland, and into Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police located Roger Bradford and took him into custody in Bedford, Pa., at approximately 3:15 p.m., roughly three hours after the initial call to deputies.
Authorities indicated that the shooting appeared to be domestic in nature. Investigators were still working to determine if there had been any prior domestic incidents involving the couple. A handgun was believed to be the weapon used, but it had not been recovered as of Tuesday afternoon. No other individuals were believed to be inside the home at the time of the incident.
The couple’s three children, two attending college and one in high school, have been notified of their mother's death. Sheriff Mike Chapman mentioned that Roger Bradford has a prior criminal history, though details were not immediately available.
Lisa Bradford was a licensed real estate agent in Northern Virginia since 2008, according to her professional profile. She previously worked for Ford Motor Company for a decade before entering the real estate profession. She was a graduate of Miami University.
Roger Bradford is currently being held in Pennsylvania pending extradition to Virginia. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.