A Summerfield man has been arrested in connection with the death of his pregnant wife who went missing late last year.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives arrested 47-year-old Vincent LaSara Terry in the death of 40-year-old Chrystal Anette Terry.
MCSO deputies on Jan. 8 received information that Chrystal Terry had not been seen in over a week and was missing. Vincent Terry was called to the sheriff’s office where he reported that his wife was missing. He then informed deputies that Chrystal Terry had left their home in Summerfield on Dec. 21, leaving behind her personal items and that no one had heard from her since. Chrystal Terry was listed as a missing endangered person since she was about 18 weeks pregnant and needed daily medications.
During the investigation, MCSO Major Crimes detectives conducted a search of the couple’s home and located a .22-caliber rifle and 53 rounds of .22-caliber ammunition. Vincent Terry is a convicted felon and not allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition. Detectives also conducted a search of Vincent Terry’s phone where they found multiple photographs of his wife, who appeared to be deceased. Vincent declined to answer questions during an interview with detectives and requested a lawyer.
Due to the photos found on Vincent’s phone, forensic evidence and his past history, detectives arrested him on a charge of second degree homicide. At the time of his arrest, he was already in custody on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and 53 counts of possession of ammunition. He is being held without bond.
