Police Continue Murder Investigation of Retired World Bank Economist

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police released this information Monday regarding their ongoing investigation of the murder March 11 of Johan De Leede, a resident of River Drive. Police responded to the area about 10 days later after suspicious noises were reported.

Detectives of the Major Crimes Division continue to actively pursue any and all investigative leads in the murder of Johan De Leede that occurred on Friday, March 11 in the 6000 block of River Drive.

In coordination with various department assets, they have continued to engage the community to encourage anyone with information that could be related to this incident, to contact police.

They have gone door-to-door on numerous occasions to ensure that they speak with everyone in the Hallowing Point area, conducting follow up interviews and attempting to obtain new information.

Additional personnel have been assigned to the lead detective to facilitate the analysis of information. As they meticulously comb through the material, they encourage anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Division at 703-246-7800 or Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703-691-2131.

Remember, the information you have, regardless of how trivial you feel it may be, could be the critical link in solving this case.

PHOTO from crime scene courtesy of FCPD