Friday, October 28, 2011

Frederick police charge co-worker in Burger King murder

Mejia-Varela was deported in 2009; charged in killing of ‘Patty’ Ayala

by katherine Heerbrandt, Staff Writer

A Frederick man who was deported after being convicted of armed robbery two years ago is facing a murder charge in the March death of a Burger King assistant manager.

The Frederick Police Department announced at a press conference Friday afternoon the charge against Jose Reyes Mejia-Varela, 21, in connection to the murder of Jacinta “Pattyâ€