KANAWHA STRIPPER CHARGED IN BRAXTON MANS MURDER

(11/05/2003)
A second person has been charged with the murder of 55-year-old Roy Glen Loyd of Flatwoods, who worked in Braxton County as a cabinet maker.

State Police have now charged 18-year-old stripper Misty Loise Cabral, who reportedly fled Kanawha County after the murder.

The Braxton County man's body was found duct-taped in a trash can and tossed near the Kanawha River.

Police first charged only Cabral's boyfriend, 29-year-old Keith William Lowe, in the case. Though police believe Lowe did the actual killing, they are also charging Cabral with first-degree murder.

Robbery appeared to be a motive for the crime.

Authorities think Loyd came to Jefferson in anticipation of a sexual encounter with Cabral.