Washington Man Faces Four Murder Charges in 'Buried Gold' Lure Killings

Richard Bradley Jr. allegedly lured victims with promises of buried gold, killed them, and stole their vehicles, according to court documents.

Richard Bradley Jr., 40, is facing four murder charges for allegedly luring victims into the woods with the promise of buried gold before killing them, dumping their bodies and stealing their vehicles.
Bradley was first charged with murder in May 2021 in Brandi Blake’s death, then earlier this month, he was charged in the killing of Emilio Raul Maturin.
Prosecutors plan to also charge Bradley with murder in the deaths of Michael Goeman and Vance Lakey.
Bradley allegedly told the victims he needed their help digging up gold, lured them out to a wooded area, murdered them, and took possession of the victim’s vehicle and anything inside the vehicle.
Bradley has previous convictions for robbery, attempt to elude, vehicular assault and burglary, among other charges.