We lead the state’s movement to end domestic violence and to enhance work with survivors through collaborations, innovative trainings, prevention, technical assistance, state policy development and legal advocacy.

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NCCADV does NOT provide direct services. If you are looking for crisis services for domestic violence survivors, please visit our Get Help page to find the crisis line number for the domestic violence agency in your county. You can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7. TTY: 1-800-787-3224

 
 

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We believe it is critical to serve all domestic violence (DV) survivors. We help survivors regardless of race, age, socioeconomic or ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental & physical abilities, religious & spiritual beliefs, and immigration status. We can work together to create individual, institutional, and cultural change. We work intentionally and actively to create safe spaces for survivors of DV. The voice and experience of survivors is the foundation of our work. We believe the domestic violence movement can change society.

how-to-find-helpHow to Find Help

If you need immediate assistance, dial 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE). Your safety is the most important thing. There are service providers throughout North Carolina who are ready to assist you. This site also provides resources and tips to help you. Here you can learn more about domestic violence and see frequently asked questions we receive. When you are seeking help, remember if you don't get what you need at first, keep trying! There are many people and organizations in our state who want to help you. Find a service provider in NC to get the support you seek. 

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We need your help, too. Your support will go directly to NCCADV programming that assists victims of violence in gaining and maintaining their freedom from abuse. It will support parents fighting to protect their children from an abusive partner or ex-partner within the custody court system. It will also support NCCADV's public policy efforts to educate national and state leaders on the issue of domestic violence and influencing national and state legislation, policy and funding decisions that keep victims of violence safe. You can donate online here. 

January 1 - November 29, 2022 (47 homicides)

  1. Date: January 5, 2022
    Victim Name: Deanna Michelle Bockes,
    Alleged Perpetrator: Brent James Bockes, 50
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Sanford
    County: Lee
    Weapon: Unknown

  2. Date: January 8, 2022
    Victim Name: Amy Bland Roland, 44
    Alleged Perpetrator: Demetrius Montra Cooper, 40
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Greenville
    County: Pitt
    Weapon: Firearm

  3. Date: January 8, 2022
    Victim Name: Jamaica Delona Allen, 22
    Alleged Perpetrator: Terrell Lewis Jackson, 22
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Broadway
    County: Lee
    Weapon: Firearm

  4. Date: January 10, 2022
    Victim Name: Mercedes Rosa Sterling 41
    Alleged Perpetrator: Roland Wayne Smith, 49
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Fayetteville
    County: Cumberland
    Weapon: Firearm

  5. Date: February 11, 2022
    Victim Name: Ashley Drinnon, 48
    Alleged Perpetrator: Timothy Drinnon, 53
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Indian Trail
    County: Union
    Weapon: Unknown

  6. Date: February 13, 2022
    Victim Name: Jaquisica Wilson, 27
    Alleged Perpetrator: Corey Patterson, 29
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: Charlotte
    County: Mecklenburg
    Weapon: Firearm

  7. Date: February 19, 2022
    Victim Name: Lailani Nicole Givens, 34
    Alleged Perpetrator: Arthur Lee Givens V, 30
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Mooresville
    County: Iredell
    Weapon: Firearm

  8. Date: February 21, 2022
    Victim Name: Hazel Leach, 28
    Alleged Perpetrator: Lawrence Thomas, 69
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Whiteville
    County: Columbus
    Weapon: Firearm

  9. Date: March 6, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Erica Thomas, 38
    Alleged Perpetrator: Joshua Laney, 41
    Relationship: Ex-spouse
    Town: Waxhaw
    County: Union
    Weapon: Firearm

  10. Date: March 7, 2022
    Victim Name: Heather White Boyce, 29
    Alleged Perpetrator: Melvin Boyce, 61
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Williamston
    County: Martin
    Weapon: Firearm

  11. Date: March 16, 2022
    Victim Name: Larry Benton
    Alleged Perpetrator: Wendy Benton, 61
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Laurel Hill
    County: Scotland
    Weapon: Firearm

  12. Date: March 28, 2022
    Victim Name: Charles Alexander Barber
    Alleged Perpetrator: Jessie Renae Owenby, 47
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Statesville
    County: Iredell
    Weapon: Knife

  13. Date: April 18, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Ashton Brown, 26
    Alleged Perpetrator: Aschod Ewing-Meeks, 26
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Mocksville
    County: Davie
    Weapon: Firearm

  14. Date: April 18, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Bella Rose Ewing-Meeks, 4
    Alleged Perpetrator: Aschod Ewing-Meeks, 26
    Relationship: Parent
    Town: Mocksville
    County: Davie
    Weapon: Firearm

  15. Date: April 18, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Brixx Ewing-Meeks, 8 months
    Alleged Perpetrator: Aschod Ewing-Meeks, 26
    Relationship: Parent
    Town: Mocksville
    County: Davie
    Weapon: Firearm

  16. Date: April 19, 2022
    Victim Name: Montasia Arrington, 20
    Alleged Perpetrator: Jamazia Tillery, 23
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: Littleton
    County: Halifax
    Weapon: Firearm

  17. Date: May 2, 2022
    Victim Name: Gloria Peacock, 37
    Alleged Perpetrator: Mac Ricardo Lewis, 38
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Rocky Mount
    County: Edgecombe
    Weapon: Knife

  18. Date: May 3, 2022
    Victim Name: Shadae Nicole Roscoe, 26
    Alleged Perpetrator: Wilson Te’Quon Williams, 26
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Gatesville
    County: Gates
    Weapon: Firearm

  19. Date: May 5, 2022
    Victim Name: Tinikia Hodges, 48
    Alleged Perpetrator: Donald Ray Hodges, 48
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Conover
    County: Catawba
    Weapon: Firearm

  20. Date: May 5, 2022
    Victim Name: Robert Jenkins, 19
    Alleged Perpetrator: Emoni Alston, 22
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Roanoke Rapids
    County: Halifax
    Weapon: Firearm

  21. Date: May 9, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Gertie Frances Kendrick Duncan, 79
    Alleged Perpetrator: Jerry Gwynn Duncan, 79
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Leasburg
    County: Person
    Weapon: Firearm

  22. Date: May 24, 2022
    Victim Name: Tavarra LaShun Means Gutierrez, 44
    Alleged Perpetrator: Lawrence Guttierez, 51
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Greeneville
    County: Pitt
    Weapon: Unknown

  23. Date: May 28, 2022
    Victim Name: Brandy Nicole Smitherman, 38
    Alleged Perpetrator: Dennis William Stultz, 27
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Germanton
    County: Stokes
    Weapon: Unknown

  24. Date: June 2, 2022
    Victim Name: Shatina Watson, 43
    Alleged Perpetrator: Michael Watson, 41
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Richlands
    County: Onslow
    Weapon: Firearm

  25. Date: June 2, 2022
    Victim Name: Aimee Wah, 32
    Alleged Perpetrator: Antione Jermaine Mills, 36
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Spencer
    County: Rowan
    Weapon: Firearm

  26. Date: June 12, 2022  Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Melanie Shamel, 52
    Alleged Perpetrator: James Shamel III, 47
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Lexington
    County: Davidson
    Weapon: Firearm

  27. Date: June 19, 2022
    Victim Name: Amy Raelynne Phillips, 46
    Alleged Perpetrator: Shykwon Gibbs, 25
    Relationship: N/A
    Town: Conover
    County: Catawba
    Weapon: Firearm
    Note: Amy Phillips was allegedly killed by her daughter’s ex-partner Shykwon Gibbs in a domestic violence incident in which her daughter was also shot and sustained serious injuries.

  28. Date: June 25, 2022
    Victim Name: Mishael James “MJ” Auman, 37
    Alleged Perpetrator: Heather Hicks Auman, 37
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Seagrove
    County: Randolph
    Weapon: Firearm

  29. Date: July 5, 2022
    Victim Name: Jessica Locklear, 38
    Alleged Perpetrator: Cedric Locklear, 36
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Maxton
    County: Robeson
    Weapon: Unknown
    Note: July 5 is the date Jessica Locklear's body was found. The exact date of her death is unknown.

  30. Date: July 12, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Lisa Flynn, 71
    Alleged Perpetrator: William Flynn, 77
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Hillsborough
    County: Orange
    Weapon: Firearm

  31. Date: August 24, 2022
    Victim Name: Wendy Lynn Jones, 20
    Alleged Perpetrator: Glenn Locklear III, 24
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Maxton
    County: Robeson
    Weapon: Unknown
    Note: August 24 is the date Wendy Lynn Jones' body was found. The exact date of her death is unknown.

  32. Date: August 24, 2022
    Victim Name: Tanisha Donnette Raeford, 47
    Alleged Perpetrator: John Lee Douglas, 53
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Fayetteville
    County: Cumberland
    Weapon: Knife

  33. Date: September 2, 2022
    Victim Name: Jamica Ann Hinton, 35
    Alleged Perpetrator: Antonia Tobias Greene, 34
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Raleigh
    County: Wake
    Weapon: Firearm

  34. Date: September 4, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Amber Jensen, 47
    Alleged Perpetrator: David Jensen, 47
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Carthage
    County: Moore
    Weapon: Firearm

  35. Date: September 7, 2022
    Victim Name: Jacqueline Beckwith, 54
    Alleged Perpetrator: Terrance J'Von Hartsfield, 33
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: Wake Forest
    County: Franklin
    Weapon: Firearm

  36. Date: October 1, 2022
    Victim Name: Tina Sedberry Carlton, 50
    Alleged Perpetrator: Kevin Michael Allen Vaughan, 55
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Oak Island
    County: Brunswick
    Weapon: Knife

  37. Date: October 19, 2022
    Victim Name: Alia Matti Balola, 37
    Alleged Perpetrator: A’Monte Zariq Jones, 20
    Relationship: Neighbor
    Town: Clemmons
    County: Forsyth
    Weapon: Firearm
    Note: Ms. Balola was allegedly killed when Mr. Jones fired a gun through his ceiling during a domestic fight, hitting and killing Ms. Balola in the apartment upstairs. Her death is included because she lost her life due to domestic violence.

  38. Date: October 28, 2022
    Victim Name: Anita Hyatt, 31
    Alleged Perpetrator: D’Metrius Hill, 31
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: High Point
    County: Guilford
    Weapon: Firearm

  39. Date: November 5, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Gail Lynne Plotner, 73
    Alleged Perpetrator: Undisclosed, 83
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Alarka
    County: Swain
    Weapon: Firearm

  40. Date: November 6, 2022
    Victim Name: Jamila Rogers, 27
    Alleged Perpetrator: Stanley Lemont Johnson, 44
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: Raleigh
    County: Wake
    Weapon: Firearm

  41. Date: November 9, 2022
    Victim Name: Robert Allen Williams, 31
    Alleged Perpetrator: Jamie Strickland, 31
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Erwin
    County: Harnett
    Weapon: Firearm

  42. Date: November 21, 2022
    Victim Name: Kayla Hammonds, 31
    Alleged Perpetrator: Desmond Lee Sampson, 37
    Relationship: Ex-partner
    Town: Lumberton
    County: Robeson
    Weapon: Knife

  43. Date: November 25, 2022
    Victim Name:  Travion Williams, 31
    Alleged Perpetrator: Latoria Anderson, 30
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Greenville
    County: Pitt
    Weapon: Firearm

  44. Date: November 30, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Heather Michelle Spear Grant, 36
    Alleged Perpetrator: Ashford Jones
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Wilmington
    County: New Hanover
    Weapon: Firearm

  45. Date: December 12, 2022 Murder-Suicide
    Victim Name: Maleny Perez-Alverez, 31
    Alleged Perpetrator: Matthew Scott Davis, 39
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Wilson
    County: Wilson
    Weapon: Firearm

  46. Date: December 13, 2022
    Victim Name: Derek Samuel Spell, 34
    Alleged Perpetrator: Amanda Deloris Kelly, 30
    Relationship: Partner
    Town: Fayetteville
    County: Cumberland
    Weapon: Firearm

  47. Date: December 31, 2022
    Victim Name: Wayne Stevenson Evans, 57
    Alleged Perpetrator: Rhonda Michelle Rankin-Evans, 47
    Relationship: Spouse
    Town: Maggie Valley
    County: Haywood
    Weapon: Unknown