Three Charged In Murder Of Virginia Teen To Prevent Her From Testifying Against Alleged Rapist

Three people have now been charged in the murder case of Asia Cowell, the 17-year-old whose body was found shot in the woods shortly after accusing a man of sodomy and attempted rape.

Murder charges have been filed against 30-year-old Crystal Albritton, Dazha Feaster, 18, and Devin Aris Albritton, 38. One of three suspects is the sister of the man Cowell accused.

Cowell was originally reported missing on September 7, the same day Albritton and Feaster allegedly lured her to a home in Norfolk, VA, to do hair braiding work. Upon her arrival, police alleged that the suspects “subdued her before forcing her into a car and driving her — at gunpoint,” People reported.

Feaster, who seems to be cooperating with authorities, confirmed that she and Albritton walked Cowell deep into the woods. Apparently, Albritton orders Feater to shoot Cowell but was unable to go through with it.

“After attempting to convince Dazha Feaster to hurry up, Crystal Albritton took the gun … and shot Asia Crowell herself,” the complaints allege.

Cowell’s body was found on the morning of Sept. 22 in a wooded area behind a strip club.

Devin Albritton claims he was not present for the killing but did confiscate Cowell’s personal items, including her cellphone. He also disposed of the murder weapon.

According to People, Feaster, who is the sister of the man Cowell accused of sexual assault, and Crystal Albritton are both charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, abduction, and using a gun in a felony.

All three defendants remain in police custody.

In early May, Cowell accused Desean Corum, 30, of rape. The accusation resulted ” in charges of attempted rape, sodomy, attempted sodomy, strangling, and abduction with the intent to defile.”