North Carolina

Murder Charges After Pedestrian Taps on Car Hood

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A North Carolina man, aged 24, is currently facing charges of second-degree murder following an incident where he allegedly pushed a 73-year-old pedestrian. The older man, who had lightly tapped on the hood of the younger man’s car, fell and sustained a fatal head injury. The accused, Tyler Coenraads, voluntarily surrendered to the Ashville Police Department earlier this week and is currently being held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility without the possibility of bail. …

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Family of 3 Found Dead in Home by Police

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Kansas City, Missouri law enforcement officials are currently investigating a tragic incident involving a well-respected family with ties to both Missouri and North Carolina. The incident, which occurred on Monday, was a double murder-suicide involving 38-year-old Domonique A. McGeachy, her husband Jerel McGeachy, also 38, and their 12-year-old son, Jerel McGeachy Jr. Authorities were alerted to the situation when Domonique failed to report to work, prompting a welfare check at the family’s residence. Upon entering …

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Woman Shoots Good Samaritan, Strips Naked and Rants Post-Crash

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A North Carolina woman, following a car crash, allegedly shot a good Samaritan who had stopped to assist her. According to witnesses, the suspect then disrobed completely and began a bizarre rant involving God, a firearm, and a knife. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Visha Franklin, was taken into custody in relation to the incident which left a 40-year-old woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, in stable condition in the hospital with a gunshot …

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3-Year-Old Tragically Kills Himself in Shocking Accident

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A heartbreaking event took place on Wednesday evening in Charlotte, North Carolina, when a toddler, aged three, suffered a gunshot wound to his head. Responding to the scene, Officer Caitlin Figueroa found the child in a critical condition, bleeding heavily from his head. Despite the severity of his injuries, the child was alive when the officer arrived. Mike Allinger, a representative for the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department, stated that preliminary investigations suggest the child may have …

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Suspicious Death of 12-Year-Old Boy on First Day of Wilderness Camp

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A North Carolina wilderness therapy camp for young people is currently under scrutiny following the suspicious death of a 12-year-old boy, who passed away less than a day after his arrival. The boy’s lifeless body was found last week at Trails Carolina, as reported by the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The details surrounding the case remain limited, but it was disclosed that the boy was transported to the camp by two men from New York, …

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2 Woman and Dog Gunned Down in Quiet Neighborhood

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APEX, N.C. — Two women were fatally shot, and a dog was also killed in a townhome neighborhood just southwest of downtown Apex on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The Apex Police Department received a call around 3 p.m. about a disturbance near Brussels Drive and Chipping Drive. While officers were en route to the scene, the call escalated to a shots fired situation. Upon arrival, officers discovered two women who had been shot multiple …

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Father Charged with Brutal Murder of Autistic Son

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A North Carolina man, 24-year-old Amir Devon Hines, has been apprehended by authorities following the tragic death of his 5-year-old son, Karter Holloway, who was nonverbal and diagnosed with autism. The young boy was reportedly beaten so severely that he suffered a brain hemorrhage and was covered in bruises. Hines was arrested on New Year’s Eve and is now facing charges of murder and felony intentional child abuse. The Raleigh Police Department reported that officers …

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Pastor Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Stick McDonald’s Worker’s Head into Deep Fryer

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A North Carolina pastor, Dwayne Waden, 57, was apprehended last week following an alleged assault on his wife’s colleague at a McDonald’s outlet in High Point. According to the High Point Police Department, the incident occurred on December 28 when the victim was undergoing managerial training at the fast-food restaurant on S. Main Street. The trainee manager had reportedly called her husband, Waden, for assistance after facing disrespect from her subordinates. Eyewitnesses reported that upon …

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Woman Murders Son and Carries His Lifeless Body Down Street

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A North Carolina mother is facing murder charges following the death of her three-year-old son, after a Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy found her cradling the child’s lifeless body in the street. The deputy, who stumbled upon the distressing scene early last Sunday morning, immediately called for backup. The toddler, identified as Jason Garcia, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he was pronounced dead on arrival, as …

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Jailer Quits Job Mid-Trip While Transporting Inmates

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A man from Orlando, Florida, was apprehended in North Carolina after he abruptly resigned from his job as a private jailer while transporting a van full of inmates, according to North Carolina authorities. The incident, which began as a problematic workday, has now escalated into multiple criminal charges that could result in significant prison time. Joshua James Pinquet, 21, is facing five felony charges of second-degree kidnapping and one felony charge of larceny by servants …

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