CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The body of a Charlotte woman who was reported missing two weeks ago was found in west Charlotte Friday morning, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested Richard Jordan Jr. in connection with the death of 21-year-old Alexus Fraley. Jordan, 38, was charged with kidnapping and murder related to Fraley's death. Detectives said Jordan and Fraley had a prior relationship during a press conference Friday.
CMPD also charged 24-year-old Ashley Helms with murder, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder. Helms was found and arrested in North Myrtle Beach Friday afternoon.
Fraley was last seen around 5 a.m. on Friday, April 13 in the 8000 block of Eaglewind Drive. She was wearing a blue and white striped dress, tan sandals and carrying a Kate Spade purse. Her body was found in an abandoned building near Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the 9300 block of Dixie River Road, according to police.
