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He Won $10 Million In The Lottery Then Years Later Killed His Girlfriend. It Now Costs Him His Freedom.
A man in North Carolina won $10 million in the lottery. Years later, he shot and killed his girlfriend and now will head to prison for murder.
Police Find Numerous Animals With Signs Of 'Serious Neglect,' Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
A woman in North Carolina faces 10 counts of animal cruelty after police found numerous dogs with signs of neglect. Additional charges may be filed.
Man Accused Of Distributing Child Porn With Victims As Young As 3-Years-Old
Police in North Carolina charged a man with a dozen counts in connection to a child porn investigation. Some of the victims were as young as 3-Years-old.
Man Strangled To Death After Deadly Confrontation At Home, Police Still Trying To Determined What Caused The Fight.
A man is accused of beating and strangling a man to death in North Carolina. But, police say they are still working to determine what led to the encounter.
Teen Left Her N.C. Home in 2001, Two Weeks Later She Was Found Murdered. Police Still Want Answers In Her Cold Case.
A teen left her North Carolina home and was later reported missing. Weeks later her remains were found, but not her killer. Police hope to solve her cold case.
Teenager Gunned Down His 75-Year-Old Great-Grandpa A Year Ago, Police Say. But, They Admit They Are Unsure Why.
A teenager in North Carolina is accused of shooting and killing his great-grandfather in North Carolina. Police say the motive is still under investigation.
They Shot And Killed A High School Basketball Player. Then, They Found Out He Was The Wrong Target.
Two people killed a basketball player in North Carolina and then realized it was the wrong person. Now, both will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Mom Accused Of Murdering 7-Month-Old Son, But Police Mum On Details
A mom in North Carolina is accused of murdering her infant son and is being held without bond. But, police have released few details in the case.
Police In North Carolina Respond To Drag Racing Call, It Ends With A Murder Investigation
Two people have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in North Carolina. Police were initially called to the area for a drag racing call.
21-Year-Old Shot Dead In Corner Store Parking Lot, Suspect Now In Cuffs
One person was shot and killed at a corner store in North Carolina and a suspect now faces a murder charge. A motive in the case has not been released.
68-Year-Old Accused Of Murder In Killing of Mom, Son In North Carolina
A 68-year-old man has been charged with murder and other counts in connection to a double homicide in North Carolina. The victims were a mom and son.
Shooting In North Carolina Leaves Woman Dead, Suspect Facing Murder Charges
A man in North Carolina faces murder charges for a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt, police said. Investigators have not released a motive.
Man Accused Of Trying To Gun Down His Uncle As They Drove Along A North Carolina Road
A man is accused of trying to shoot and kill his uncle as they drove along a North Carolina road. The motive remains unknown in the case, police said.
Woman Who Police Say Killed One, Injured Another At Restaurant Arrested: Report
A woman who police say killed one person and injured another in a shooting at a Chili's restaurant in North Carolina has been arrested and charged with murder.
'They seemed to be a caring, loving family': Mother, Grandmother Accused Of Starving Toddler To Death
A toddler was found dead in a North Carolina hotel room, and the child’s mother and grandmother are both under arrest in connection to the case.
Altercation Leads To Deadly Stabbing, Suspect Accused Of Murder
A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly stabbing in North Carolina. Police said the attack happened after an assault.
Man Killed His Child's Mother And Hid Her Body. It Wasn't Until A Jailhouse Snitch Spoke Up That The Remains Were Found.
A woman was killed and buried, but it took a year to find her remains. Now, the killer will head to prison for the rest of his life after being convicted of murder.
Woman Was Irate Over Her Jimmy John's Order So She Stabbed A Teenage Employee, Cops Say
A woman was mad at her order stabbed a Jimmy John's employee in North Carolina, police said. The suspect had been refused service at the restaurant before.
52-Year-Old Found Shot And Stabbed To Death In Yard, Son Accused Of Murder
A man in North Carolina is accused of killing his father. The victim was found dead in the front yard with both gunshot and stab wounds, police said.
Possible Serial Killer Nabbed, Police Say Suspect Connected To Three N.C. Homicides
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to three deaths in North Carolina, police said. Officials are looking to see if he's connected to other cases.
North Carolina Who Police Say Fatally Shot His Child's Mother And Wounded Another Family Member Arrested: Report
A North Carolina man who police say fatally shot his child's mother and wounded the kid's grandmother was arrested, according to a report. He is facing charges.
An Elderly Man Tried To Protect His Wife During A Robbery At A N.C. Restaurant. It Cost Him His Life.
A man was shot and killed as he and his wife left a North Carolina restaurant after her work. Now, the killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Victim Shot And Killed At Motel Near Army Base, Police Nab Alleged Shooter
A man was shot and killed at a Motel 6 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, near Fort Bragg. Police said they arrested the suspected killer months later.
5-Month-Old Baby Dead From Abuse, Dad Arrested On Murder Charge, Cops Say
A dad in North Carolina faces a murder charge after police said abuse caused the death of his 5-month-old infant. He is being held in jail without bond.
A Young Mom Was Murdered In An Apartment With A Child Nearby. A Decade Later, Police Are Stumped At The Killer's Name.
A woman was killed in an apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her daughter nearby. Police haven't found the killer and the case has gone cold.
North Carolina Man, 79, Allegedly Shot His 39-Year-Old Son Dead At Home They Shared, Police Say
An elderly man allegedly shot and killed his son at the family’s home in North Carolina, authorities said. He was charged with murder and is being held in jail.
‘She loved Us, And We Loved Her’: 71-Year-Old Man Identified As Suspect In 1992 North Carolina Cold Case Murder
A suspect was arrested in Mississippi in connection to the cold case killing of a North Carolina woman whose body was dumped on the side of an interstate.
Woman Accused Of Dealing Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death, N.C. Cops Say
A woman dealt fentanyl that led to an overdose death, police in North Carolina said. She was arrested after riding in a car with drugs and another man.
Man Ran For Help After Being Stabbed, But Collapsed And Died A Short Time Later, Police Said
A woman faces a homicide charge after stabbing a man to death in North Carolina, police said. The victim tried to run for help but collapsed and died.
Teen shot dead, two others hurt in North Carolina. Suspect arrested the next day.
A teenager was shot and killed and two other people were hurt in a North Carolina incident. The next day, police arrested the suspected killer.
North Carolina man booked into detention center twice within 24 hours after separate incidents at 2 hotels: Cops
A North Carolina man accused of disturbing guests at a hotel was arrested less than 24 hours later at a second hotel following an alleged assault, police said.
13-year-old left lying in a ditch after hit-and-run, suspect arrested days later
A man in North Carolina has been arrested for hit-and-run after a teen was found dead in the ditch, police said. The suspect was charged days after the incident.
Cold Case Arrest: DNA links Mississippi man to murder of woman last seen alive in 1992, police say
A Mississippi man was arrested in connection to the cold case murder of a woman last seen alive nearly three decades ago, authorities said.
New York man accused of murdering acquaintance inside her RV in North Carolina, officials say
A Brooklyn man was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman inside her RV in North Carolina last month, officials said.
Gunfire at a North Carolina McDonald's left one person dead, suspect arrested: cops
A shooting at a McDonald's in Raleigh, North Carolina, left one person. A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder, police announced.
Man robbed elderly woman of her keys and car, was caught after her vehicle broke down: report
A man in North Carolina is accused of robbing an elderly woman of her keys and car, police said. He was caught after his car broke down during a chase.
69-year-old man accused of shooting, killing his 28-year-old lover
A 69-year-old man is accused of killing a woman, 28, he was in a relationship with, police said. The suspect was initially arrested after a police chase.
Woman found dead along a road in North Carolina in 2010. Her ex-husband was arrested more than a decade later.
A woman was found dead along the road in North Carolina in 2010. More than a decade later, her ex-husband has been arrested in connection to the cold case.
Two teenagers accused of murdering son of reality television star in North Carolina, police say
Two teenagers in North Carolina are in custody in connection to a shooting that killed a man and seriously injured a woman, authorities said.
Recent N.C. State grad gunned down outside laundromat, suspect arrested
A recent N.C. State graduate was gunned down outside a laundromat and now police say a suspect has been arrested and charged with his murder.
67-year-old North Carolina man allegedly stabbed his cousin to death
A 67-year-old North Carolina man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his cousin to death following an argument. He has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.
North Carolina man accused of murdering mother of his toddler, kidnapping child
A North Carolina toddler was found safe after her father allegedly killed her mother and then kidnapped the child, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Deadly shooting at SC nightclub leads to 2 arrest, 2 more men wanted, police say
A deadly shooting at a South Carolina nightclub led to the arrest of two men in North Carolina, police said. Two more men are wanted in connection to the shooting.
Man killed during armed robbery, 14-year-old arrested for murder, second suspect wanted
A North Carolina man was killed during a robbery in a store parking lot. Now, police say a 14-year-old boy was arrested for murder and second suspect wanted.
Man faces nearly 400 criminal charges for alleged rape of family members: cops
A man in North Carolina faces nearly 400 criminal charges in connection to an incest case. Police say the alleged rape happened over a three-year period.
Parents charged with homicide nearly a year after an infant’s death, NC cops say
Two parents have been arrested in connection with their infant's death almost a year after the incident. They have both been charged with second degree homicide.
North Carolina father accused of murdering his 10-month-old baby
A North Carolina father has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 10-month-old baby. He has been charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse.
Months after dead body found on N.C. road, police say they nabbed the suspected killer
A dead body was found on the side of a road in North Carolina. Police say, months later, an arrest has been made in connection to the victim's murder.
She was on her way home from a work Christmas party when she was shot through the heart. But, who pulled the trigger?
Rhonda Hinson drove home from her work Christmas party in 1981 when she was murdered while driving. Police in North Carolina haven't identified the killer.
FedEx drivers accused of trading undelivered packages for drugs, money, police say
Six people in North Carolina are accused of running a theft ring that worked with FedEx employees to exchange packages for money and drugs, authorities said.
Teen flees traffic stop and crashes into vehicle, killing one: N.C. cops
A teenager from North Carolina fled from a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle and crashed into another vehicle, killing one and injuring two people, police said.
Victim found zip-tied and naked in the trunk of a car after a robbery, three suspects arrested
Three people are accused of zip-tying, beating and robbing a man found naked in a car trunk, police said. The victim had numerous injuries after the attack.
Shooting leaves teenager dead in NC, two other kids in the hospital. Police arrest two suspects.
A teenager was killed and two other children went to the hospital after a shooting in North Carolina. Police say they have arrested two suspects.
He was on the way to the beach when he stopped at a store. He and the 19-year-old worker never walked out.
A man stopped in a store in North Carolina on his way to the beach. He and the worker were killed and police have not made an arrest in the cold case.
North Carolina called churches saying a family member died to scam them out of money: report
A North Carolina woman has been arrested after she allegedly called local churches asking for money, stating that a family member had passed away. Police learned that the family member was still alive.
'Personal differences' lead to trailer park shooting, police said. Suspect now in cuffs.
"Personal differences" led to a shooting in a North Carolina trailer park, authorities said. Police say one man is dead and another man was arrested.
2nd suspect arrested for shooting deaths of 3 people, including a 3-year-old, in North Carolina
Another man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed three people in North Carolina. One of the victims was a child, police said.
Authorities apprehend wanted man accused of murdering North Carolina high school student in drive-by shooting
A wanted man is under arrest in connection to a drive-by shooting that took the life of a high school student in North Carolina, officials said.
Man shoots and kills wife in North Carolina, calls 911 to turn himself in, police say
A North Carolina man shot and killed his wife, according to a report. Police say he then called 911 to report the shooting and turn himself in for her murder.
Argument over lost cell phone leads to one man killed, suspect accused of murder
An argument over a lost cell phone led to one man being shot to death in North Carolina and police say the man responsible has been charged with murder.
2-year-old killed in North Carolina on New Year's Eve, suspect arrested
A North Carolina man was charged in Fayetteville toddler's death. He is currently being held without bail at the Cumberland County Detention Center.
Road rage incident leads to motorcyclist being shot and killed, police say
A road rage incident led to one driver shooting and killing a motorcyclist in North Carolina, police said. The driver has now been arrested and charged with murder.
He opened fire on an apartment over $20 of marijuana. It will cost him his freedom.
A man opened fire on a North Carolina apartment over a $20 marijuana debt and killed one person. He was sentenced to prison for his murder conviction.
Two men found dead in North Carolina the day after Christmas, suspect arrested
Two men, ages 35 and 68, were found dead in North Carolina on the day after Christmas. A suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
North Carolina teen arrested in connection to murder of woman found dead in the woods
North Carolina authorities charged a teenager with being an accessory after a woman found dead in the woods. Police said the case is an ongoing investigation.
Man fatally shot outside N.C. sports bar. U.S. Marshals arrest suspect at his home.
A 49-year-old man was fatally shot outside a sports bar in North Carolina. Now, police say U.S. Marshals have arrested the suspect and charged him with murder.
5-year-old abducted as she waited for the school. She was later found dead in a ditch, but her killer remains free.
Brittany Locklear, 5, was abducted and murdered as she waited for the bus at her North Carolina home. Her remains were found in a ditch. Police have not caught the killer.
U.S. Marshals arrest North Carolina man for November murder, girlfriend as accessory: report
A North Carolina man was arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection to a November murder. Police say his girlfriend was charged as an accessory.
Santa letters not delivered: Duo stole mail from from nearly 2,000 victims, cops say
Authorities said a man and woman ran around the Carolinas stealing mail and packages out of people's mailboxes. Officials said the pair had over 3,000 pieces.
72-year-old man found dead in North Carolina, woman accused of murder
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 72-year-old man in Hickory, North Carolina. Another man is accused of stealing his vehicle.
Man charged with murder in overdose fentanyl death from 2019, officials said
A North Carolina man has been charged with second-degree murder by drug distribution in connection with a man's drug overdose in 2019, police said.
North Carolina man allegedly broke into college dorm and tried to 'sexually attack' two women
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to rape two women after breaking into their dorm at High Point University. He was released on bond.
Woman feared her brother would injure stepfather. Now, he's charged with murder.
A North Carolina woman told police she feared her brother was going to injure their stepfather. Now, police say the brother has been charged in his murder.
Woman accused of shooting her partner at a North Carolina home
A woman faces a murder charge for shooting her domestic partner in North Carolina, police said. Investigators have not said what led to the shooting.
Deadly shooting leads to arrest of 15-year-old boy in North Carolina, cops say
A 28-year-old North Carolina man was found shot to death. Police say an investigation into the death led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy for murder.
Boyfriend accused of missing woman’s murder in North Carolina
A man has been arrested after his missing girlfriend was found dead, authorities said. Police initially asked the public for help finding her.
Teen accused of killing two people during a shooting in North Carolina
An 18-year-old man has been arrested for two counts of murder in Rockingham, North Carolina. The suspect and victims may have gone to the same high school.
Three dead in North Carolina shooting, suspect arrested
A suspect has been charged in connection to a triple murder in North Carolina. The victims were found shot. The suspect is being held in jail without bond.
North Carolina woman shot and killed on Thanksgiving, her neighbor is being accused of murder
A woman was found shot and killed in her North Carolina home on Thanksgiving, police said. Her neighbor has now been arrested on a murder charge.
Man accused of shooting victim, dropping him off at a NC hospital where he died
A North Carolina man faces a murder charge after shooting a person during an altercation, police said. The suspect and another person then dropped off the victim at the hospital.
Alcohol and speed were factors in deadly car crash, police said. Driver now accused of murder.
Alcohol and speed were contributing factors in a deadly car crash back in September 2021. Now police say the female driver has been charged with murder.
Woman accused of fracturing a newborn's skull, faces child abuse charge: police
A baby had numerous injuries, including a skull fracture and now a woman is being accused of child abuse. A doctor noticed the injuries and reported them to authorities.
Dispute leads brother to shoot and kill his sibling, NC police say
A man is accused of shooting and killing his brother during a dispute, police in North Carolina said. The suspect was charged with murder and other counts.
He Ordered The Death Of A Couple For $1,200 And 30 Grams Of Marijuana. Now, He Will Remain Behind Bars For The Rest Of His Life.
The final person charged in connection to the double murder of a North Carolina couple was sentenced to prison. The suspects got away with a small amount of marijuana.
Argument leads to shots fired in North Carolina and 79-year-old facing murder charge
An argument between a couple in North Carolina led to shots fired. Police say a woman was found dead and the man responsible has been arrested.
Parents of baby found in trash 30 years ago arrested after DNA links them to remains, police say
More than 30 years after an infant’s remains were discovered in the trash, DNA has linked a North Carolina couple to the child, police said.
Suspect arrested in connection to 32-year-old rape cold case in North Carolina
Johnny Evans Jr., 56, has been arrested in connection with a rape and burglary case from 1989 in North Carolina. DNA evidence was used to identify the suspect.
Pregnant woman shot and killed in NC. Her boyfriend now wanted on murder charge
A pregnant woman in North Carolina was shot and killed, and her unborn baby also died. Now, police say her boyfriend is wanted in connection to the murder.
North Carolina man accused of kidnapping, killing young mother, dumping her body in the woods
A young mother was reported missing in North Carolina and later found dead in the woods. Now, police say they have arrested her suspected killer.
5 North Carolina gunmen shoot at group crossing road outside South Carolina nightclub, killing 2
Five North Carolina men were taken into custody four days after they allegedly opened fire on clubgoers crossing the street, authorities said.
Body found in NC river, police searching for two suspects linked to killing
A body was found in a North Carolina river. Police suspect the man died of homicide and now two suspects are wanted for the murder of the victim.
Officers respond to a domestic call, arrive to see a mom stab her baby: report
North Carolina police were at an apartment for a domestic call when they witnessed a mother grab a knife and stab her 1-year-old child in the back, authorities said.
College student gave birth to boy later found buried in shallow grave at home of newborn’s father, police say
A North Carolina college student and the father of her baby were arrested after police learned the couple’s newborn was buried in a shallow grave.
Nursing home assistant in North Carolina arrested in connection to child rape case
A nursing home assistant in North Carolina was arrested on Oct. 7. He was arrested on several child rape charges from another county, police said.
North Carolina woman apprehended after allegedly abducting son, murdering grandmother, police say
A woman on the run with her 2-year-old son after allegedly murdering her grandmother in North Carolina has been captured, police announced today.
A 77-year-old was raped and murdered in 1977. Police have now identified her alleged killer using DNA.
Police have solved the cold case of the rape and murder of an elderly woman from 1977. More than 40 years later, police used DNA found in evidence boxes to solve the crime.
Man opens fire, killing one and injuring others. One of the victims was a toddler, police say.
A North Carolina man shot three different people during an altercation. Police say one was killed and two others were injured, including a 3-year-old child.
Body of woman who vanished in summer found buried in North Carolina, suspect charged with murder
A North Carolina man is under arrest after investigators located the body of a woman months after she disappeared. A suspect has been charged with murder.
North Carolina woman accused of stabbing the father of her children to death
A woman in North Carolina is accused of stabbing the father of her children to death last week. Police said they found the victim dead in a driveway.
Man arrested after DNA allegedly ties him to brutal 2012 murder of UNC student: Police
A man is under arrest in connection to the brutal murder of a North Carolina college student killed in her off-campus apartment in 2012, authorities said.