In the quiet community of Rural Retreat, Virginia, the life of 19-year-old Matthew Blake King was tragically cut short on June 21, 2020. King was fatally shot at a local convenience store, a violent act that sent ripples of shock and grief through the town. The male victim's death prompted an immediate investigation by the Wythe County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation quickly led to a suspect, a 17-year-old male named William Greg Akers III. Despite his age, the gravity of the crime le
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