North Carolina

Adopted Children’s Charred Remains Found, Mother Charged

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A North Carolina woman, Avantae Deven, 63, is currently in custody after authorities discovered the charred remains of two of her adopted children in a barrel on her property. The Fayetteville Police Department has charged Deven with two counts of first-degree murder, concealment of death, kidnapping, and felony child abuse. The victims, Blake Deven and London Deven, had been missing for years before their mother reported them. London, who had special needs, was last seen …

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Woman Murdered During Online Marketplace Transaction

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A North Carolina man, aged 31, has been apprehended following his alleged involvement in the murder of a 67-year-old woman. The woman was reportedly on her way to meet the man for a transaction arranged through an online marketplace. Troy Marquise Gillard was arrested on Wednesday and is facing charges of first-degree murder in the death of Kathryn Garton Holmes, as per the announcement made by the authorities. Gillard’s charges extend beyond murder. He is …

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Sudden Death of Pastor’s Wife Sparks Investigation

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The sudden death of a pastor’s wife in North Carolina is currently under investigation by local authorities. Mica Miller, wife of John-Paul Miller, the pastor of Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was found dead on April 27 in Lumber River State Park. The news was announced by Pastor Miller to his congregation after his Sunday sermon on April 28. Pastor Miller informed his congregation about his wife’s passing, stating that it was …

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Four Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Shooting Incident

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A tragic incident unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, as a U.S. Marshal and three police officers were fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant. Four additional officers were injured during the incident, which took place in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The officers were met with a barrage of bullets, leading to a deadly exchange of gunfire. The officers were serving a warrant to a convicted felon for possession of a firearm. Upon …

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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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