Hartford County resident Wilkid Valcinord, of East Hartford, was arrested on Tuesday, June 27 by East Harford Police.

On Sunday, June 18, East Hartford officers responded to a welfare check at 10 Martin Circle and found Andra Valcinord dead inside the home, said Officer Marc Caruso, of the East Hartford Police.

 Over the last several days, East Hartford detectives worked in conjunction with the state crime lab, Hartford States Attorney’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies to develop probable cause for an arrest warrant for Wilkid Valcinord, Caruso said.

The rapid DNA testing provided by the state Division of Scientific Services was instrumental in this investigation, he added.

East Hartford Police Chief Scott Sansom expressed gratitude to the entire investigative team: "This arrest is a testament to the relentless efforts of our law enforcement professionals, and their commitment to bringing closure to the victim's family," 

Wilkid Valcinord is currently in custody and is being held on a court-set bond of $2.5 million for first-degree murder.

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