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The mom’s boyfriend said her son might grow up to be gay. Now he’s accused of his murder.

The Charlotte Observer on June 25, 2018

In a courtroom usually set aside for the violence adults unleash on each other, the names of two dead children hung like ghosts. Then detail by wincing detail, a Mecklenburg prosecutor brought Drakeford Watts and Mariya Owens back to life as he told the public for the first time how they died.

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Beyond the Carolinas

Lainey Millen on February 23, 2018

News from across the globe for 02.23.18.

15-year-old to be tried as adult in killing of college student he met on an app

A 17 year-old has also been charged in connection with the shooting

The Charlotte Observer on January 10, 2018

A judge ordered Monday that Jahzion Wilson’s case moved from juvenile court to Mecklenburg County Superior Court after finding probable cause to charge Wilson with first-degree murder, a Class A felony.

Transgender woman and accomplice plead guilty in case of fatal stabbing

Both defendants were abused in childhood

Maria Dominguez on July 8, 2017

Two women, one transgender, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges related to the stabbing death of a man who hired the women to perform sexual acts, refused to pay and allegedly attempted assault.

Ex-boyfriend of transgender woman pleads guilty for her murder

Elisha Walker's sister: her name will live on

Maria Dominguez on June 19, 2017

Angel Arias, a member of the Latin Kings gang, pleaded guilty to the murder of his transgender ex-girlfriend Elisha Walker.

Trans teen died from illegal silicone injections during transition

Trans woman charged with second-degree murder; another victim comes forward

Maria Dominguez on March 24, 2017

The much-publicized death of 19-year-old Symone Marie Jones on Jan. 12 has led to an arrest and more victims coming out of the woodwork. Kavonceya Iman Cornelius, 42, appeared in court on March 22 facing charges of second-degree murder.

Cold Case: the unsolved murder of Franklin Freeman aka Aretha Scott

Police misconduct, tragedy and lack of closure

Maria Dominguez on February 24, 2017

In light of today’s social climate surrounding allegations of police brutality, one cold case from 2002 may merit a second look. The unsolved murder of Franklin Freeman, who performed drag as Aretha Scott, was suspected to involve the police. Freeman died just five days before he was scheduled to testify against a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).

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Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rebecca McClanahan September 15, 2020
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The mom’s boyfriend said her son might grow up to be gay. Now he’s accused of his murder.

Quick Hits 02.23.18

Beyond the Carolinas

15-year-old to be tried as adult in killing of college student he met on an app

A 17 year-old has also been charged in connection with the shooting

Transgender woman and accomplice plead guilty in case of fatal stabbing

Both defendants were abused in childhood

Ex-boyfriend of transgender woman pleads guilty for her murder

Elisha Walker's sister: her name will live on

Trans teen died from illegal silicone injections during transition

Trans woman charged with second-degree murder; another victim comes forward

Cold Case: the unsolved murder of Franklin Freeman aka Aretha Scott

Police misconduct, tragedy and lack of closure

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