Skeletal Remains Found, Man Charged With Murder: Prince George's Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s homicide unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a murder which occurred in Upper Marlboro in late May.

The suspect, 57-year-old Boisey Neal of Glen Burnie, has been charged with the murder of 59-year-old Shawn Eric Hall of Hagerstown. The suspect and victim were known to each other, according to police.

The Hagerstown Police Department contacted the PGPD in early June to request assistance in locating Hall who had been reported missing through its agency. The Hagerstown Police Department’s preliminary investigation indicated Hall traveled to Upper Marlboro around the time of his disappearance.

On Aug. 23, PGPD detectives located skeletal remains in the 13300 block of Old Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro. Based on evidence collected at the scene as well as findings of HPD’s extensive missing persons investigation, the remains are believed to be those of Shawn Hall. An autopsy will be conducted, the police department noted.

Through various investigative techniques, Neal was identified as the suspect. He was located and arrested on Aug. 23. The motive for the murder remains under investigation. Neal has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and related charges.