Arson at OWENS HOUSE /1500 BLK W 49TH ST - NORFOLK on 04/14/2026 1:35 PM
Type: Arson
Date: 04/14/2026 1:35 PM
Description: Fire - Unintentional - Open Flames
Address: OWENS HOUSE /1500 BLK W 49TH ST - NORFOLK, Norfolk, VA
Case Number: 26-ODU-00392
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Name
Alexander SmithMissing Age
27Est. Current Age
52Last Seen
Virginia Beach, VA on 10/15/2000Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 11" Weight: 180 lbsCase Number
MP12186Area Cold Cases
Name
Frank PepperAge
32Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On friday, march 31, 1978 at approximately 1:00 am, frank pepper was found in his home suffering from wounds responsible for his death. He had last been seen alive by his family in their home in the 3700 block of south plaza trail a few hours prior to his death. Mr. Pepper’s body was transported to the medical examiner’s office for autopsy. The cause of death is homicide. The victim was active duty u.S. Navy. Frank pepper was a thin built, 32 year old black male who was 6’ 4’’ tall weighing 171 pounds. He had brown eyes, black hair, and a full beard at the time of his death.Agency
Virginia Beach Police Department