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Man wanted for murdering mother of 3, burning body, arrested

EMPORIA, Va. -- Nearly two months after her burned body was found in a Tennessee field, investigators tracked down one of the people suspected in the murder of Amy LeeAnn Murphy, reports CBS affiliate WTVR.

Kellum Williams, 34, was arrested Monday. A tip led authorities to Emporia, Virginia, said United States Marshals Service Deputy U.S. Marshal Desmond Proctor.

"Williams was arrested without incident in an apartment in Emporia and transported to a local detention facility," Proctor said.

Williams was wanted for first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and violation of community corrections in Tennessee. He was considered one of that state's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives.

Williams is one of five suspects charged in connection with Murphy's murder. The other suspects were previously captured. Murphy's burning body was found February 1 in Robertson County, Tennessee.

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Amy LeeAnn Murphy CBS affiliate WTVR via the Murphy Family

Murphy, a mother of three, was the aunt of Sandra Murphy, one of the suspects arrested in connection with her death, according to a report in The Leaf-Chronicle.

"My sister was an exceptional person. She had an amazing personality, was so talented and good hearted," Sara Fields wrote on a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Murphy's children -- ages five, 10 and 11. "This is a very difficult time for all of us, especially her babies. We appreciate any and all support."

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