Man arrested in Guilford murder case

Guilford murder case
Robert Faison Photo credit Guilford Police Dept

Hartford, Conn. (WTIC RADIO) - Police in Guilford have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a town resident this summer.

Robert Faison, 45, is charged in the killing of his wife, found dead on July 22, police said.

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Officers were initially called to that Mohawk Trail home for a welfare check when they found the victim, they said.

Lindsey Hopkins, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the medical examiner, Hopkins died from blunt force trauma.

Faison's last known address was in West Haven.

Connecticut State Police, New York City police and other agencies assisted Guilford police in their pursuit of Faison, Guildford police officials aid.

Faison was ultimately found in a homeless shelter in New York and extradited back to Connecticut in August.

He now faces a murder charge and is being held on $2-million bond.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Guilford Police Dept