LCSO Seeks Caller Who Gave Upperville Homicide Tip

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Cold Case Unit issued a request Tuesday to find the person who called Crime Solvers in April 2004 to provide information about a 2001 homicide in Upperville, VA. Upperville is along Route 50 near Loudoun’s westernmost corner.

The caller – who contacted Fairfax County Crime Solvers – had given two names alleged to be involved in the August 2001 murder of Ursula Haberland, who was 81 at the time. She was found in her home on the 21700 block of Greengarden Road.

“The LCSO Cold Case Unit would like to hear from this caller, as they have some follow-up questions pertaining to the original call,” according to the request.

Callers can remain anonymous by contacting Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. Or call Detective D. Canham at 703-737-8461 or Detective M. Bush at 703-777-0533.
Anyone else with information about the case is also asked to contact the LCSO by one the methods listed above.
“Detectives with the Cold Case Unit believe that there is outstanding information which could be the key to solving this senseless act of violence,” said Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman, who initiated a fresh look at cold cases upon taking office 2012.

For more information on the Ursula Haberland case and for case updates, or to submit a tip online, visit http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/haberland.