Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Authorities identified the victim as 37-year-old Katherine Vortherms, who was found dead inside an Arlington home early Friday.

November 13, 2026Updated: November 13, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Brandon Brown, 43.Courtesy: Washington County Sheriff's Office

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