MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police are currently investigating a structure fire that claimed the life of an elderly man in Mathews County Sunday evening.
According to Virginia State Police, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Gayle Lane. They say Richard Henry Couch, 80, was found deceased inside the building.
The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office have asked the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation/Arson Unit to investigate the fatal fire.
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