On September 29, 2024, the body of Winston Edward Hubbard Jr., a 50-year-old Black man from Richmond, was found on the shoulder of Blue Bird Road in Dundas, Virginia. Several hundred yards away, investigators located a second victim, 48-year-old April Melissa Thomas of Richmond. Both had fatal gunshot wounds and were found near the Lunenburg County line.

Brunswick County deputies, assisted by local and state agencies and community tips, identified a person of interest and charged 37-year-old Joseph Lee Powell with two counts of murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Powell, wanted on a probation violation and considered armed and dangerous, was arrested without incident in Richmond on October 2. During an interview in Richmond, he gave a full confession to the killings and is being held without bond. Law enforcement says they believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

If anyone knew Winston Hubbard Jr. or has information about his movements before September 29, please share what you know.