Community to Remember Virginia Real Estate Agent After Husband's Arrest

September 26, 2026 - 01:59

Friends and colleagues of Lisa Bradford will gather for a vigil to honor the real estate agent, who police say was killed by her husband, Roger Bradford. The event is planned for this weekend at a local park, where those who knew her will share memories and light candles in her memory.

Lisa Bradford worked in the Virginia real estate market for more than a decade. Coworkers describe her as a dedicated professional who helped dozens of families find their first homes. She was known for her patience and her willingness to answer late night calls from anxious buyers.

Police responded to the couple's home last Tuesday after a neighbor called about a disturbance. Officers found Lisa Bradford with serious injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Roger Bradford was taken into custody without incident and faces charges of second degree murder. He is being held without bond at the county jail.

The news has shocked the tight knit neighborhood where the couple lived for eight years. Neighbors said they rarely heard arguments and described the pair as quiet. A memorial of flowers and handwritten notes has grown on the front lawn of the home.

Court records show no prior domestic violence reports involving the couple. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next month. Friends say the vigil will focus on Lisa's life and her love of gardening and rescue dogs. Donations are being collected for a local animal shelter in her name.