Georgia man charged in murder of victim whose remains were found near Nokesville Rd./Fauquier Drive

UPDATE #2

Murder Investigation *ARREST – On September 1, detectives from the Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect sought in connection to the murder of Miguel Angel RUIZ CARRILLO. The victim’s body was discovered in the area of Nokesville Rd and Fauquier Dr in Nokesville on August 22 after he was initially reported missing to Fairfax County Police earlier that month.

During the investigation, detectives determined this suspect, identified as Hector Armando GAMEZ-AMAYA, was directly involved in the victim’s murder. On September 3, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located and arrested this suspect without incident in Gwinnett County, GA.

This investigation continues to be jointly investigated by the Prince William County Police Department and the Fairfax County Police Department. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

          Arrested on September 3: [No Photo Available]

          Hector Armando GAMEZ-AMAYA, 28, of the 100 block of Audubon Dr in McDonough, GA

          Charged with first degree murder

          Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting Extradition

Murder Investigation *CASE RECLASSIFIED | VICTIM IDENTIFIED [Previously Released] – On August 23, an autopsy was completed on the human remains which were located in an area near Nokesville Rd and Fauquier Dr in Nokesville on August 22. Based upon the investigation, detectives from the Homicide Unit have identified the victim as Miguel Angel RUIZ CARRILLO, 18, of Alexandria. The victim was previously reported as missing and endangered by Fairfax County Police on August 8. On August 22, Prince William County Police and Fairfax County Police conducted a search in the above area in Nokesville based upon information received during the course of the investigation. After an extensive search, including the use of cadaver trained K-9’s, the body of the victim was recovered. This incident was not random and appears to be gang related. Prince William County Police Homicide Detectives, with assistance from Fairfax County Police, are continuing to actively investigate the victim’s death. At this time, no arrests have been made in connection to the victim’s murder. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.