Crime & Safety

Suspect In Fatal Groveton Stabbing Arrested

The suspect that stabbed a man to death and left him in the woods has been arrested, police say.

(Update: suspect has been arrested)

GROVETON, VA—Fairfax County Police have identified the suspect in the Dec. 1 fatal stabbing in Groveton. Endless Taylor, 24, of Alexandria, is sought for the murder of Luis Bonilla, 24, and robbery. Police say the suspect may be armed and dangerous.

Detectives were able to identify the suspect after recovering Bonilla's cell phone, which the suspect stole. The suspect and victim appeared to know each other.

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Police encountered the victim stabbed in the woods late at night near the 7100 block of Fairchild Drive. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Bonilla has two children, and GoFundMe accounts have been started to support his family and funeral expenses.

The suspect, Taylor, is described as a black man, around 5 foot 9 and weighing 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and has tattoos on both sides of his neck. Anyone with information about this crime or the location of Taylor should call Detective Needels at 703-246-7904 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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