A mother and daughter in Landover, Maryland, have been charged with the murder of their 71-year-old mother and grandmother, according to Prince George’s County police.
A mother and daughter in Landover, Maryland, have been charged with the murder of their 71-year-old mother and grandmother, according to Prince George’s County police.
The police’s preliminary investigation suggests that 44-year-old Candace Craig murdered her elderly mother, Margaret Craig, on May 23 inside the family’s home in the 200 block of Hill Road.
The suspect’s daughter and the victim’s granddaughter, 19-year-old Salia Hardy, helped to dispose of the body on May 24, police said. Medical examiners are working to confirm the victim’s identity and cause of death.
Patrol officers arrived at the Landover home on June 2 at approximately 1:35 p.m. in response to a 911 call requesting a welfare check for the victim, who he said he had not spoken to for several days.
When Candace Craig allowed the officers inside to search the home, they immediately smelled the odor of decomposition, according to police. Officers then notified the Homicide and Evidence Units, who assumed the investigation.
Craig and Hardy are both in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Craig is charged with first and second degree murder. Hardy is charged with accessory after the fact.
“The detectives of the Homicide Unit will ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and that both suspects are held accountable for their cruel and criminal behavior,” said Major David Blazer, Commander of the Prince George’s County Police Department’s major crimes division.
The cause of death and motive remain under investigation by the chief medical examiner’s office.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips may be provided to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), www.pgcrimesolvers.com or the “P3 Tips” mobile app with reference to case number 23-0032523.
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