Missing Henrico Father Discovered Slain in Suffolk; Two Males Charged Following Protracted Seven-Month Inquiry
Henrico father missing seven months found murdered in Suffolk. Two suspects now charged. Dive into details of this sad case today.
SUFFOLK, Va. – Following over seven months of uncertainty, the family of Gerard Anthony Harvell has finally received answers.
The 48-year-old man from Henrico County who disappeared on April 29, 2025, was discovered deceased in Suffolk, with two individuals being charged with his murder on Tuesday.
On May 8, Henrico Police issued a missing person notice for Harvell after he had not been in contact with anyone for more than a week. The search for him swiftly transitioned into a homicide investigation involving multiple jurisdictions when evidence indicated that Harvell had made his way to Suffolk on the day he went missing.
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On December 2, Suffolk Police revealed that Harvell had been murdered on or about April 29 in the vicinity of the 6900 block of Brentwood Road.
Following an extensive seven-month investigation that involved numerous search warrants, hundreds of hours spent conducting interviews, cellphone data analysis, and collaboration across states, law enforcement officials managed to obtain indictments against:
Levar Antonio Bradsaw, Jr., 41, hailing from Franklin
William Andre Lawrence, 47, from Suffolk
Both individuals face charges of first-degree murder along with other related crimes and are currently being held without bail.
“This case extended beyond city and county lines and even into different states, yet our detectives remained steadfast,” stated Suffolk Chief of Police James "Danny" Buie. “These indictments result from their tireless efforts and the cooperation of all agencies involved.
Gerard Harvell and his family deserved no less.”
The investigation utilized resources from the FBI, ATF, Virginia State Police, Henrico Police, various sheriff’s offices, and forensic laboratories in Florida. The Suffolk Police acknowledged the family’s patience and collaboration as essential in developing the case.
Harvell, recognized as a devoted father with a gentle sense of humor and a passion for classic cars, had no identifiable adversaries, making the abrupt violence surrounding his death particularly shocking to his loved ones.
“Seven months felt like seven years,” his sister remarked to journalists outside the Western Tidewater Regional Jail. “We only wanted him back. Now we seek justice.”
Prosecutors indicate that additional information will surface as the trial approaches, but the family is currently thankful that the lengthy wait for justice has finally concluded.
Gerard Anthony Harvell is survived by three children and a community in the Richmond area that continuously shared his image and offered prayers for answers.
Rest in peace, Gerard. The pursuit of justice is now entrusted to the judicial system.