Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 5-year old murder investigation
The investigation had remained a priority for investigators over the past several years, however, there wasn’t sufficient information to solve the crime. Author: Brian Bennett Updated: 7:42 PM EST January 27, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. Tuesday, agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s (SBI) Northeastern District and investigators from the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested a man for a murder that happened nearly five years ago.
On March 24, 2016, the SBI was requested by PCSO to assist with a homicide investigation. The victim in the investigation, George Washington Price, 74, was found dead in his Elizabeth City home with multiple stab wounds.