A shocking discovery in Virginia has led to a murder arrest.
Taty'ana Zakiyyah Cooks, 30, was reported missing after failing to pick up her child from daycare on March 21st.
Now, the man she once shared a home with, Brendon Devon White, 28, faces murder charges.
While Cooks and White were no longer in a relationship, they still lived together.
Investigators also discovered that Taty'ana's belongings were still in the house, but White was driving her car.
This, along with other evidence discovered during the investigation, raised red flags.
The investigation took a tragic turn on Friday.
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Near Cooks' home, detectives stopped and searched a garbage truck. Sadly, It was there they found Cooks' body.
The press release from the Prince William County Police Department states that "additional evidence" linked White to Cooks' death.
As a result, he was arrested on Saturday and charged with murder.
A court hearing for White is scheduled for later this week.
There's no information yet on whether he has hired a lawyer.
This is a developing story, and we'll keep you updated as new information becomes available.
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