2 charged in connection with deaths of 2 women found under bridge

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged two people as it continues to investigate the deaths of two women found under a Floyd County bridge.

Desmond Brown, 28, is charged with misdemeanor obstruction of a police officer. Devin Watts, 36, is charged with theft of receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.

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No other charges have been filed. The GBI investigation remains active and ongoing.

Vanita “Vera” Richardson, 19, and Clarice Truvenia “Bean” Campbell, 30, were found underneath the East Rome Bypass bridge over the Etowah River by workers near Grizzard Park on May 13.

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911 calls from the people who found the bodies said that they had bags over their heads and that their clothing was tattered.

Last week, the GBI said it was looking for a car belonging to one of the victims. Investigators believe Richardson’s car, a gold 1997 Toyota Corolla is in the metro Atlanta area.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information relevant to the case is urged to contact the GBI at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).

Bodies of 2 women "dropped" off Georgia bridge; GBI investigating The women were found underneath the Etowah Bridge on Wednesday by workers near Gizzard Park.

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