Accused Marine deserter Michael Brown arrested, wanted for killing mother's boyfriend

Marine who is accused of desertion has been on the run since Nov. 9 has been captured.

Michael Brown was wanted, accused of killing his mother's boyfriend on Nov. 9, in Franklin County, Virginia, WSET reported. Brown's mother found her boyfriend's body in his home and called the sheriff, WTVR reported.

Brown was recently added to the FBI's Most Wanted List.

#BREAKING: US Marshals confirm Michael Brown was arrested this morning in Franklin County. @WDBJ7
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There was a $10,000 reward issued for information leading to Brown's arrest, WSLS reported.

He is also accused of deserting his post in Camp Lejeune in October, WTVR reported.

Brown was expected to be charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, WSET reported.

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