PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - The Petersburg Bureau of Police said a man is facing murder and arson charges after a woman was found dead in an apartment last weekend.

Officers said 47-year-old Calvin Butcher has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened in an apartment on Navajo Court last Sunday.

On Nov. 23, officers were called to Petersburg East Apartment complex for a welfare check.

“Upon arrival, officers entered the apartment and discovered a male victim with life-threatening injuries,” police said Monday in a news release. “The also found a female deceased in another room.”

12 On Your Side crews went to the complex and spoke with residents. None of them wanted to go on camera, but they said neighbors have heard that the woman was stabbed.

Police have not disclosed t

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