2 Charged With Killing Missing Abingdon Man

ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) --Two men have been charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of a Abingdon man who went missing on Sunday night.

Police say the victim, 28-year-old Edward W. Hayden III, of Abingdon was reported missing at approximately 7:18 on Sunday night.

Four hours after the initial missing persons report, authorities say they discovered a body in the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace. Hayden's body was positively identified around 10:30 a.m. Monday, police said.

After further investigation, police say they have charged 28-year-old Sean Thomas Turkot, and 29-year-old Alexander William Smoot for the fatal stabbing.

Police say Turkot also lived in the same residence as Hayden and his girlfriend.

Both suspects are being held at the county detention center; their motive for the murder remains under investigation

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