Arrest made in woman's murder in New Castle Co.

Friday, January 27, 2017
NEW CASTLE CO., Del. (WPVI) -- New Castle County police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old woman.

Authorities say Jerry Blankenship surrendered to police on Thursday.
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Detectives were already investigating the death of Jaclyn Engman, who was found shot in a home on the 700 block of Vinings Way that morning.

Police say they found evidence to connect Blankenship to Engman's murder.
Blankenship faces first degree murder and weapons charges.
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He's being held on more than $1 million.

A possible motive has not been released.
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