That is all where this body was found. Authorities have not said what may have led up to this incident. They are call degree death investigation. They do think, however, that this is not going to impact Public Safety and they are not searching for suspects. There are plenty of questions here this morning. Well be following that through the morning. Thank you. Today being awe convicted sex offender charged with kidnapping a will have his first court appearance. On wednesday afternoon, investigators say she was kidnapped from her driveway by a man riding a moped. She was found yesterday morning in some woods within two miles of her home. There are reports she was chained to a tree and covered in mosquito bites. Officials immediately took her to the hospital where they say she is in good condition. 46yearold Douglas Edwards is now charged with first degree kidnapping and indecent liberties way child. Records show he was convicted offense with a sixyearold. He was released from prison in 2
Cbs North Carolina doesnt normally identify victims of Sexual Assault but we have in this case because she has chosen to go public with her story. The Police Officer wrote he was trying to quote determine her ability to send messages and make telephone cause during the time in which she has no memory and help get a timeline of events. This case has obviously affected a lot of people on uncs campus. Peopil call attention to the topic. Tell us how theyre preparing. Organizers are expected several hundred people to come together for a rally. Right now students are organizing where theyre making some signs. Fip organizers are saying they wanted to give student has place to gather to express their opinions. This case has certainly touched a nerve. Them but what happened is unbelievable. Its infuriating. We need to look at the culture within our university and our administration that allow it not to be taken seriously with haste. Reporter now that rally starts at 7 00 at the justice plaza. W
Door. Lets get to your current temperaturesment theyre mild. Ill warn you that first and foremost. 69 in raleigh and durham. 71 in lillington. It is a bit breezy out there this morning, and that has made it so its no fog out there like weve been dealing with the past few mornings. 70 at 8 a. M. , 80 at lufrng time, feeling great for your lunch hour. 84, not as warm this afternoon, with just a stray shower possible through about 6 00. A closer look at the weekend forecast ahead. Yes, its right around the corner coming up in abo thank you. We move now to some breaking news. Right now, Raleigh Police are nfthing ing investigating after finding a body on newbern avenue. Cbs North Carolinas lauren is live at the scene with information that police are now releasing. Lauren. Its still a very active scene. Were behind two businesses off of newbern avenue. Take a look. You can see crime scene tape is surrounding j. D. And kimbrels parking lot. I can tell you just further behind this police is w
Couples daughter. The police chief told us king appeared upset. Talking about property that had been taken from him. Family members say he suffers from dementia. Tonight, bobby king is in the county Detention Center without bond. Due in court tomorrow. Concerned in of the Durham County Detention Center were the subject of a public forum tonight. At times the exchanges got testy but all agreed continued dialogue about change. Reporter 500 inmates. The Durham County jail does things to you and changes your life forever. It is it is a very, very intimidating situation. Reporter this Human Relations Forum was the platform for dozens of activists to voice their concerns about conditions inside the jail including food the cost of some goods. A lot of the things we are hearing are overblown and disstarted. Defending the jail and the corrections officers. I am going to defend us because i need to. A bunch of overblown distorted lies that are not an accurate reflection of the jail. I am not goi
The time but also said she felt she had been drugged without her knowledge at an off campus location and raped. Police have not charged artis but robinson filed misdemeanor charges against him this week including Sexual Battery and assault a clerk at the Orange County courthouse said she wasnt aware the warrants were tied to the case until yesterday. They went over to the Clerks Office to help dig them up. The d. A. , jim woodall, did not comment on the case today. Michael hyland. Students have promised to keep the pressure on unc and are using tomorrows Football Game as a stage. Amy . Reporter well, chairman, the university here actually students, i should say, have organized a rally that will start at 7 00 tonight. Ahead of that at 6 00 we are anticipating students to come together here at the campus. Theres a lot of anger and concern coming from students. This rally that has been organized be a organized by several different groups on campus. Ahead of gathering in about an hour. The