Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 29, 2026 — A man arrested in connection with a decades-old homicide has been released on bond, authorities have confirmed.

Charles Randell Berry, a resident of Connecticut, was charged with capital murder in relation to the 1986 death of Roberta Walls in Virginia Beach. The case, which had remained unsolved for 40 years, is considered a cold case by investigators.

Berry was taken into custody in Connecticut and subsequently faces charges in Virginia Beach. Details regarding the specific circumstances of his arrest in Connecticut were not immediately available. The Virginia Beach Police Department has been leading the investigation into Walls’ death.

Following his arrest and processing, Berry was released on a $100,000 bond. Information regarding the conditions of his bond or any upcoming court dates was not provided. The amount of the bond is a financial figure related to his release pending further legal proceedings.

The Virginia Beach Police Department has not released further details regarding the evidence that led to the arrest of Charles Randell Berry after 40 years. The victim, Roberta Walls, died in 1986. The contractor’s name, specific location of the murder within Virginia Beach, or the outcome of any initial investigations or permits related to the case from 1986 were not detailed in the available information. Likewise, any specific code violations, inspection outcomes, or fine amounts from that period were not disclosed.

This development marks a significant step in the long-standing investigation into Walls’ homicide. Further proceedings will determine the progression of the legal case against Berry.


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