Louisa County man charged with second-degree murder

A Louisa County woman is dead and her boyfriend is in custody according to a report from the Sheriff’s Office.

Officers received a call at 11:20 a.m. on February 28 from a man on West Old Mountain Road who reported an incident with his girlfriend.

“While deputies were en route to the location, they were informed that the male caller had made several concerning statements and was still inside the residence,” reads an information release.

When they arrived they found 53-year-old Raymond Jenkins and when they entered the house they found the body of 51-year-old Rhea Harlow.

“As a result of the investigation, charges were filed for 2nd-degree homicide against Raymond Jenkins,” the release continues.

Jenkins will appear in court on Louisa County General District Court on March 4 at 8:30 a.m.

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Before you go: This story originally went out in the March 1, 2025 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement and was posted here a day later.


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