Realtor Accused in Shocking Triple Murder Spree

North Carolina law enforcement officials are currently investigating a series of murders committed by a local real estate agent, who had no known ties to his victims. The suspect, 55-year-old David Lever, is facing three counts of murder, with additional charges expected to be filed. The crime spree spanned across multiple locations in Greenville, approximately 85 miles west of Raleigh, according to Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance.

The series of events began on Friday around 1:20 p.m. when the first victim, 64-year-old Enrique Reyes, returned home from grocery shopping. Surveillance footage from the area revealed Lever, a neighbor living a few houses away, walking to and from Reyes’ residence. Sheriff Dance confirmed that the two men had no known connection beyond residing on the same street.

Shortly after, Lever was seen driving to a local gas station. Upon leaving, he allegedly began firing shots from his vehicle. Although no one was hit, a 911 call was made, alerting authorities to the situation. Lever then reportedly drove to a residence on Peace Ridge Court, about four miles from his home, and knocked on the door. The occupants did not answer, but noticed an unfamiliar man backing out of their driveway.

Lever then proceeded to the home of Anthony Gribble, 80, and his wife, Paula Gribble, 76, who lived on the same street. He is accused of shooting and killing the couple. Authorities are still trying to determine if there was any connection between Lever and the Gribbles.

The Gribbles’ son, who was nearby, rushed to the scene and managed to hold Lever at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody. Around 3:35 p.m., a passerby called 911 after spotting Reyes’ body in his driveway. Officers already at Lever’s home responded to the call and found Reyes dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

A search of Lever’s home yielded at least 50 handguns and rifles, along with additional loaded firearms and ammunition in his van. Sheriff Dance stated that the investigation, which spans multiple crime scenes, will take a significant amount of time, particularly in establishing a motive for Lever’s actions.

Authorities believe that if Lever had not been apprehended at the Gribbles’ home, he would have continued his violent spree. Lever’s behavior reportedly continued to be erratic during his first court appearance on Monday, where he insulted the presiding judge. Despite his recent actions, Lever was previously known as a respected member of the community and a partner at Lever & Russel Real Estate LLC in Greenville.

Currently, Lever is being held without bond at the Pitt County Detention Center.