UPDATED 11:00 am — The two Virginia Tech students accused in the death of 13-year-old Nicole Lovell made their first courtroom appearances today. 18-year-old old David Eisenhauer faces first-degree murder and abduction charges. 19-year-old Natalie Keepers is charged with improper disposal of a body and accessory after the fact. No pleas were entered today, and the next court dates for both are set for March 28th. So far, police have not indicated how Nicole was killed.
PREVIOUS: Police in Blacksburg have charged two Virginia Tech students in connection to the death of Nicole Lovell, who went missing on Wednesday. Officials confirm a search and rescue team were on the scene yesterday at a Virginia Tech pond near the Veterinary Medicine building and could continue those efforts today. More from WFIR’s Ian Price.