Police identify suspect in Maryland teacher’s murder.
Police Discover Suspect in Teacher’s Murder Already in Custody
Authorities in Maryland have made a shocking discovery in the case of the July murder of beloved teacher Mariame Sylla. It turns out that the suspect was already in police custody.
Sylla, 59, was reported missing on July 30 after going for a walk in a park in Greenbelt. Two days later, human remains were found just four blocks away on the 7300 block of Old Alexander Ferry Road. DNA testing confirmed that the remains belonged to Sylla.
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On the same day the remains were discovered, August 1, Harold Francis Landon III, 33, was taken into police custody for an unrelated domestic assault charge. Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify Landon as the suspect and have now filed first-degree murder charges against him.
“Ms. Sylla was not only a beloved teacher but also a cherished member of the Greenbelt community. Her murder is an absolute tragedy,” said Prince George County Police Chief Malik Aziz. “We hope that Landon’s arrest brings some comfort to her family and all those who knew and loved her.”
Aziz expressed his gratitude to the Homicide Unit, the Greenbelt Police Department, and all partner agencies for their unwavering dedication in finding Sylla’s murderer and ensuring justice is served.
During a press conference on Friday, Aziz stated that the motive for the murder is still unknown, but he emphasized that any motive for such a heinous crime is “depraved.” Investigators are also working to determine the exact cause of Sylla’s death and the location and time of the murder.
Landon’s bond review is scheduled for Tuesday, following the holiday weekend.
Sylla was a teacher at Dora Kennedy French Immersion School and is survived by her sister, Fati Toure.
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