NC man tied to killings of two transgender women charged with murder in Union County msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dontarius Long and
Joel Brewer, were each charged with two counts of murder and two counts of weapons possession, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit a robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Charlotte Police Lt.
Bryan Crum said Friday (April 16) their investigation so far led them to believe all involved in the women’s deaths had been caught. The FBI is also reportedly working with the department to determine if hate crime charges can be brought against the men.
“I can tell you that our investigation has advanced to the point that I feel confident in telling you there is no one else at large that was a part of this,” Crum said. He added later, “If hate crime charges are appropriate, we will absolutely pursue those.”
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Trans Women Jaida Peterson And Remy Fennell Killed At Separate Charlotte Hotels Just Days Apart
Two suspects have been charged in connection to the Charlotte, North Carolina killings of two transgender women.
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Police arrested two suspects in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday that are believed to be connected to two shooting deaths of Black transgender women.
Jaida Peterson, 29, was found dead on April 4 at a Quality Inn & Suites Airport hotel, just a little over a week before Remy Fennell, 28, was discovered dead at the Sleep Inn University Place on April 15. The striking similarities in the two separate incidents led investigators to suspect a transphobic serial killer may have been at large.
2 men charged with murder in deaths of 2 transgender women in North Carolina wtkr.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wtkr.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.