06-05-2025
Charges upgraded for suspect in 2024 Lynchburg murder investigation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police have released new and upgraded charges in the September 2024 shooting deaths of two Lynchburg Residents.
On Monday September 30, 2024, 33-year-old Nathaniel Pridemore was identified as the suspect in the death of 19-year-old Cash Gaudio after a shooting that occurred on Fairlea Court.
LPD identifies victim, makes arrest in connection to Fairlea Court homicide
Pridemore faces one upgraded charge of Aggravated Murder and one new charge of Shooting in Committing or Attempting a Felony, according to LPD.
Pridemore also faces the following charges in connection to shooting and killing his presumed partner, 36-year-old Christina Hamilton, a home on Turnbridge Road on the same day:
Aggravated Murder (Code of Virginia § 18.2-31)
Use or Display of Firearm in Committing Felony (Code of Virginia § 18.2-53.1)
Discharging Firearms or Missiles Within or at Building or Dwelling House (Code of Virginia § 18.2-279)
Shooting in Committing or Attempting a Felony (Code of Virginia § 18.2-53)
Investigations continue into three homicides in Lynchburg
Pridemore remains in custody without bond pending trial.
Anyone who has information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bond (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
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