Graham. For their families, its an end to what was an agonizing legal process, and we heard from each family about their daughters. We draw considerable pride in all that hannah achieved in her short life, mercilessly cut short by Jesse Matthew. His evil deprived the world of a great talent but hannahs enduring gift to us all is she enabled this wicked man to be apprehended. She changed the world but at a terrible price. No one gave up. We didnt give up. Law enforcement didnt give up. The media, you didnt give up. The community didnt give up. For 6 1 2 years you all were determined and resolute to find the top tier predator that hunted in this community. Reporter and i was in what was a very full courtroom as the judge asked matthew this. Heto she said, are you pleading guilty because you are, in fact, guilty of the crimes charged . He replied, yes, maam. Much more to come from court this evening, including the message that matthew had to the families. Thats ahead on news4 at 5 00. Liv
We also know that they found Hannah Grahams dna in Jesse Matthews car. And we also know that Hannah Graham did not willingly go with matthew. Reporter after Jesse Matthew was seen in this surveillance video, following Hannah Graham in the downtown mall, she tried to get away from him. A witness saw matthew catch up to her, put his arm around her next to his car in a way that didnt look friendly. And a witness heard graham say, im not getting in that car with you. What is it . Stolen . Matthew will never again be able to inflict his depravity on other young women. Reporter grahams father john, who had not spoanl spoken spoken publicly before his daughters rimains were found. His each deprived the world of a great talent. But hannahs enduring gift to us all is wicked man to be apprehended. She did change the world, but it came at a high price. Reporter matthews attorney said his client was sorry for what happened. We want to express today to the Harrington Family and the graham family, o
An officer, he was frighteningly similar to what led to the killing of a Prince William officer sunday. Officer Ashley Guindon gave life in the line of duty for the same type of event. Tom this time, nobody was hit, but it began a scary standoff. The swat life in the line of dr the same type of event. Tom this time, nobody was hit, but it began a scary standoff. Team descended upon the neighborhood. He dropped the weapons, but then allegedly came at the police. They shot beanbags at him and a k9 took them down. Our goal is to mitigate, negotiate, and have a win at the roussey, abc 7 news. Leon thank you, tom. Iddle motorcycle accident a fatal motorcycle accident on washington harbor. Control,cycle lost struck a poll, and the rider was killed. That is still under investigation. We are on storm watch with a chance of rain and snow. Steve, what are we talking about . Steve the windchill factor mainly in the 20s, lower 30s depending on the location. The satellite and radar, nothing to worr
The pope greets the faithful in new york city. Francis set to address the United Nations General Assembly. The big event, the mass at Madison Square garden. He could be the first pope to pull off a 360tomahawk baptism. A tornado touched down in the area of charleston, South Carolina, ripped off siding and tore down trees. The chinese president in washington, d. C. Xi jinping will attend a state dinner at the white house. Just hope the president of china likes pope food. Four dozen dead dead after a horrific accident. A student held in north korea for the past five months has appeared on camera. I would like to tell my family im well. I hope to be home soon. Saudi prince accused of sexually assaulting one of his employees at his hollywood mansion. Now facing a felony charge. The tables are turned on an alleged bully who went after a visually impaired student at a Southern California high school. All that theyre going down to him and he snags it for the touchdown a giant victory, first o
Being outside the lot. Reporter new rules will take place november 1. Brianne carter, abc7 news. Jonathan talking about getting from point a to point b the new active traffic system in effect on interstate 66. It starts at the d. C. Line and goes to route 29 in charlottesville. It is expected to combat congestion by opening shoulder lanes when it is needed. It also puts more signs and cameras on the road helping to monitor traffic and improve emergency response. Alison one more note here. A water main break in the district has been repaired by the road is in rough. Shape. Look at that. The 55yearold pipe burst this morning in northwest d. C. Near the hospital main entrance. Luckily the hospital has a backup entrance and the operations are not impacted but the road could remain closed to all but local traffic for up to three days while crews work on repairs to the ro roadway. A look outside. Hmm, another perfect day after a cool start this morning. How long will all this last . Chief me