His remains were found on December 3 at a private property in Lovingston and transported to the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for positive identification. The remains were identified as Murphy on February 5, 2021, although notification to the community was delayed to allow his family to suffer and take appropriate action, the statement said.
“Although we have been mourning the loss of Alexis since 2013, we maintained the hope that she would be found alive and well. Alexis was our family’s fashionista, athlete and prankster; we were blessed to have loved her for 17 years and her memory will continue to live through us all, “her family said in a statement.
Taylor was convicted of Murphy’s murder and sentenced to two life sentences. He tried to appeal the conviction, but was denied.
“With the comprehensive investigation, the successful process by the Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and Alexis’s recovery, this case is no longer active,” said the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.