[Archived] Alexandria Police Investigate Homicide on Derby Court

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a homicide. Police responded to the 5600 block of Derby Court on Friday, July 4, 2014, at 11:32 a.m. for an unresponsive female. An adult female was found deceased in her residence. The manner of death could not be determined at the scene. An autopsy on Saturday morning ruled the death a homicide.

The victim has been identified as Asabech Abayneh, 43, of Alexandria. The investigation is ongoing.

The Alexandria Police Department asks that anyone with information regarding Ms. Abayneh or her movements in the past several weeks contact Detective Loren King at 703.746.6689.

This is the third homicide in Alexandria in 2014.