Authorities ID hiker killed in Appalachian Trail attack
May 15, 2019
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An Oklahoma man was stabbed to death in an attack on the Appalachian Trail in southwestern Virginia, federal authorities said Tuesday.
The FBI and U.S. Attorney Thomas Cullen said 43-year-old Ronald S. Sanchez Jr. died of injuries he received Saturday.
James Jordan of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, has been charged with murder and assault with intent to murder for allegedly attacking Sanchez and a female hiker.
Authorities said Jordan had repeatedly threatened four hikers before chasing them with a knife. Two managed to escape.
Authorities have not identified the wounded fe...
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