Leggs Served With Indictment For Foxwell's Murder

2-9-2010 Maryland:

SALISBURY, Md. - More than a month after Sarah Foxwell's body was found in a Delmar field, one man has finally been officially accused of her murder.

On Monday, we sat down with Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark, who says Leggs has been served with an indictment, charging him with the 11-year-old's murder, as well as sexual offense charges.

Ruark said, "The evidence was shown a definite link between the defendant and the death of Sarah."

However, that may not be all for the registered sex offender. "This'll be a unique case in that it's a murder case but it also carried the potential for the death penalty. There are very few death penalty cases that are brought in Maryland anymore," said Ruark. He believes there is significant evidence in the case that will qualify the consideration of the death penalty.

Leggs was initially charged with kidnapping and burglary.

Foxwell was last seen on Dec. 23. Thousands gave up their time to search for the beloved sixth grader, to no avail.

Now, many believe justice will finally be served in the case that hit home in so many lives. "There have been literally hundreds of police officers and investigators involved in this," said Ruark. "The investigation has been handled in a very professional manner, but yes, anytime a child disappears, particularly under these horrendous circumstances, it does become personal."

Leggs is currently in custody without bond.

Ruark says there is no indication that anyone else was involved.

Authorities will be holding a press conference on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ..Source.. by Innae Park