Chesterfield man charged in Richmond stabbing death
TL;DR: Chesterfield resident Nathaniel Walters has been charged with first-degree murder in the July stabbing death of Richmond resident James West.
Quick facts
- Who: Nathaniel Walters, 29, of Chesterfield; victim James West, 63, of Richmond
- What: First-degree murder charge in fatal stabbing
- When: Stabbing occurred July 16 around 10 p.m.; arrest followed
- Where: 1300 block of Saint Peter's Street, Gilpin Court, Richmond
The story
A Chesterfield man has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of a Richmond resident in Gilpin Court last month. Nathaniel Walters, 29, was charged after a grand jury indictment in connection with the death of James West, 63, of Richmond.
The stabbing occurred on July 16 around 10 p.m. in an alley in the 1300 block of Saint Peter's Street. West was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Richmond Police, the stabbing followed a fight between the two men.
Richmond Police Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld is handling the investigation. Anyone with information can contact the detective at (804) 646-3246 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
Key players
- Nathaniel Walters: Chesterfield resident charged with first-degree murder
- James West: Richmond resident, 63-year-old victim
- Richmond Police Major Crimes Unit: Investigating agency
Why it matters: The case involves a Chesterfield resident in a fatal Richmond incident; details about the motive and circumstances of the altercation remain under investigation.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-16Fatal stabbing in Gilpin Court: James West, 63, fatally stabbed in an alley following a fight on the 1300 block of Saint Peter's Street around 10 p.m. [source]
- 2026-07-20Nathaniel Walters arrested: Chesterfield resident charged following Richmond Police investigation [source]
- 2026-08-19First-degree murder charge: Grand jury indictment issued charging Nathaniel Walters with first-degree murder [source]
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