Alyssa Jane Venable, 23, was apprehended in New York on Thursday following a high-speed chase with law enforcement. Venable, wanted for the brutal murders of her three roommates in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, had been on the run since Tuesday. The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office posted a press release to Facebook with more details and Venable's mugshot:

 

 

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office reported that the victims—Robert John McGuire, 77, Gregory Scott Powell, 60, and Carol Anne Reese, 65—were found with severe blunt-force trauma injuries, described by authorities as "heinous."

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Venable's capture occurred on I-86 in Steuben County, NY. U.S. Marshals and New York State Police intervened after she refused to stop for law enforcement officers. At approximately 5:45 p.m., state troopers spotted Venable driving a gray 2009 Honda Civic, a vehicle she was known to use. When she failed to comply with their orders to pull over, a high-speed pursuit ensued, reaching speeds of 100 mph.

 

The chase ended when police deployed a tire deflation device, causing Venable's vehicle to crash. She was then taken into custody and transported to a local hospital as a precaution. Authorities had previously warned that Venable was armed and dangerous. Currently, the New York State Police are processing a fugitive warrant for Venable and making arrangements for her extradition to Virginia. She faces charges of three counts of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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Neighbors in the 10500 block of White Street Court, where the victims lived, described them as quiet individuals who kept to themselves. They noted that Venable had moved into the home about a month ago. Additionally, Venable had a recent charge for misdemeanor assault and battery last month. Authorities are investigating whether this previous incident is connected to the triple homicide.

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