Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects

The four suspects accused of killing a Virginia teenager are now facing charges in a second homicide after investigators identified a woman whose remains remained a mystery for more than three months, revealing what authorities say were two connected, premeditated killings.

Helen Marie Pullen Banks, 56, of Culpeper, was identified through "extensive and complex DNA analysis" completed July 7, after her remains were discovered March 27 on private property in Caroline County, according to the sheriff's office.