St. Albans man allegedly helped girlfriend after murder

SAINT ALBANS, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies have charged a St. Albans man with being an accessory after a murder.  

Shawn Legg

It’s alleged Shawn Legg, 32, got rid of an item that was used in the murder of Eva Woods. Legg’s girlfriend, Woods’ daughter Jessica Woods, is charged with the murder.

Investigators said Legg lived with Jessica Woods at the house on West Main Street near St. Albans that belonged to the murder victim. Her body was found in a shed behind the house Sunday. Jessica Woods was taken into custody Monday.





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