Deceased/Not Found NC - David “Van” Alphin, 35, Sampson County, 2 Feb 2021 *arrest*

[mlhenn]

Missing man last seen 3 weeks ago at Sampson County hog farm | CBS 17

Farm Worker Reported Missing

Deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a 35-year-old man who was last seen Feb. 2 at a Sampson County hog farm.

David “Van” Alphin was wearing coveralls and rubber work boots when he was last seen around 9 a.m. at the hog farm on Elwood Road, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office said.

Alphin’s family reported him missing nearly three weeks later on Feb. 22.


Alphin stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair.

The sheriff’s office said a white unknown SUV was seen in the area of the farm around the time Alphin went missing. But the sheriff’s office wouldn’t confirm it is connected to his disappearance.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing 35-year-old man last seen on Clinton hog farm :: WRAL.com

March 5
Sampson County deputies are searching for a missing 35-year-old man who was last seen on a hog farm in Clinton.

David "Van" Alphin was last seen wearing coveralls and rubber work boots at a hog farm on Elwood Road on Feb. 2.

Alphin is a white man, 5 foot 4 inches and weighs 110 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Deputies said a white, unknown SUV was reportedly seen near the farm just before Alphin went missing, but it's unknown if there is a connection.

 

[indicolite22]

WRAL TV

Family posting in the comments.

 

[indicolite22]

If the left with someone, wouldn't he change from his work clothes?

 

[NCHydrangea]

If the left with someone, wouldn't he change from his work clothes?

I would have thought he would have changed. Years ago a friend of mine’s Daddy had a commercial hog farm ( don’t know if this is commercial). She told me that the workers had to shower and wear boots and clean overalls, etc every time before entering the hog parlor. I think they may have had to shower when leaving the barn. This could have just been protocol for this particular farm.

MOO

 

[YaYa_521]

I wonder who reported seeing the white SUV? I hope there's no foul play involved with Van's disappearance. If anyone knows what happened to him, hopefully this reward will get someone to start talking. It scares me that he was last seen at a hog farm.

Update: Reward Offered For Information In Missing Farm Worker Investigation
March 5, 2021
Snipped

On Thursday, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office said a $1,000 reward is being offered by his family for information that leads to his whereabouts.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 15, 2021
Missing man’s family raises reward to $5K | Sampson Independent (clintonnc.com)
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The family reported Alphin missing to law enforcement on Feb. 22. The family initially offered a $1,000 reward for information that leads to him being located. That reward was offered at the beginning of March. The family has now upped that amount to $5,000.

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[KatzEye]

This is the only thing I found on Elwood Road that looked like a hog farm. If this is it, it appears to have grain silos. Aerial view also shows what appears to be a lagoon. Such a rural area that the white SUV report has me giving it the side-eye.

Google Maps

Aerial view - lagoon on left side of road :

Google Maps

 

[KatzEye]

Van Alphin's Facebook - nothing public since 2016 :

Van Alphin

Also - there is one of those funding things we can't discuss for Van.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 5, 2021
Clinton man charged with murder in Alphin case | Sampson Independent (clintonnc.com)
A Clinton man has been arrested in the murder of a local resident who has been missing since February, even as Sampson County Sheriff’s investigators continue to seek Alphin’s body. Upon announcing the arrest Monday, sheriff’s officials said malice was suspect from the start, and now maintain that evidence has been discovered to deem the case a homicide and lead to the arrest.

On Monday, James Eric House, 35, of 10497 N. US 421 Hwy., Clinton, was taken into custody at his residence without incident and formally charged with murder. He is accused of killing David “Van” Alphin, 35, whose family filed a missing persons report back on Feb. 22, 2021.

House was placed in the Sampson County Detention Center without privilege of bond.

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Man charged with murder in investigation of missing Sampson County man :: WRAL.com
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"At this time, to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we are unable to release any specifics as to what evidence has been located," said Lt. Marcus Smith in a statement.

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Deputies said they are still asking for information on the whereabouts of Alphin.

"This has been a lengthy investigation where investigators have suspected malice from the onset," said Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton in a statement.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Sampson Count Sheriff's Office.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 5, 2021
Man charged with murder after worker vanishes at Sampson County hog farm (wect.com)

James Eric House (left) and David “Van” Alphin. (Source: WNCN via Sampson County Sheriff's Office)

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Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton said the case was a “very complex puzzle.”

Thornton thanked Sampson County residents for helping in the case.

“This has been a lengthy investigation, where investigators have suspected malice from the on-set. We are fortunate to live in a county where its citizens are willing to support and aide our investigators. Together, law enforcement and its citizenry cannot be stopped from putting an end to evil,” Thornton said in the news release.

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[mlhenn]

What a tragic update
Still not knowing where DVA is only makes it worse.

 

[Limecat]

I was terrified at the words hog farm... this is so awful in many ways, not that I’m saying his body was, well, left at the “farm”. It’s tragic. I’m thankful for an arrest and hopefully justice will be swift! Prayers for the repose of Van’s soul, and for comfort for the family and loved ones.

 

[ClaireNC]

RIP Van. Sending peace and prayers to all who loved him.

The suspect is the neighbor of our close friends. They’ll be here this weekend, so I’ll get a local update.

 

[PommyMommy]

House's FB was easily found. He's on Van's friends list.

James House | Facebook

 

[YaYa_521]

The Praying for Van FB group has changed its name to Justice for Van. James House needs to fess up and tell what he's done with Van.

 

[PommyMommy]

David "Van" Alphin
October 20, 1985

David Van Alphin, 35, of 2043 Parker Memorial Rd., passed away in Sampson County.

A memorial service to celebrate Van’s life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, April 11th, on the front lawn of Sharon Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2137 Odom Rd. Clinton, with the Rev. Chris Butler officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home.

Van, born October 20, 1985 in Sampson Co. ... a graduate of Midway High School and had a passion for farming. Van had a big heart and would help anyone in need. He was known for his good manners and always being polite to others. ...

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The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this most difficult time.​

Obituary for David "Van" Alphin | Crumpler - Honeycutt Funeral Home (crumpler-honeycutt.com)

 

[MimosaMornings]

Was his body found?

 

[NervousNellie]

Was his body found?

Not yet, though I think it's unlikely it will ever be found given that they worked on a hog farm. "Hogs'll eat about anything you give 'em and won't let nothing go to waste." Truer song lyrics don't exist. (From a Tyler Childers song, Bus Route)

 

[Hopscotch rock]

The Praying for Van FB group has changed its name to Justice for Van. James House needs to fess up and tell what he's done with Van.

I agree. You know how people talk and this is the talk that's going around. House hit Van with a blunt object while Van was working on a hog feedeer. Sorry son of did that and poor Van was unaware. House fed him to the hogs. What they didn't finish, he put the remains in the incinerator. Hogs can devour a human body within minutes. House didn't cut off the feed supply which is why there were remains. House left him in there for 2 days before returning. House has a baby mama, she drives a white SUV. A white SUV was last seen at the location.