I am eagerly awaiting learning that, and his name. I believe he had fled the area, and that is why it took a while to apprehend him, IIRC, the sheriff had stated earlier, that once the suspect was in custody, there would be a press conference held, so hopefully we will learn a few things soon. JMO
Hillsborough, NC (October 5, 2022) – Less than hour ago, authorities detained a juvenile in connection with the murders of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods.
Sheriff Charles Blackwood said, “We hope this apprehension provides some relief to the families and friends of Devin and Lyric, who have experienced an excruciating loss. Obviously, the capture of the suspect does not restore their loved one to them. The grieving process is a long one, and we hope the community will continue to support them in their pain.”
Under North Carolina General Statutes, no one at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has the ability or authority to release any further information until such time the case is no longer under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. Not only does the relevant statute prohibit the release of the juvenile’s name, but also extends to the release of details such as who apprehended the individual, as well as when and where the apprehension took place.
Blackwood added, “We understand our community is hungry for information to help process this tragedy; however, the laws regarding juvenile confidentiality are ironclad. We have no ability to set them aside, even given the heightened interest in this case.”
SHERIFF ADDRESSES JUVENILE CONFIDENTIALITY
Hillsborough, NC (September 26, 2022) – Regarding the recent double-murder of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood wants to highlight what the community can expect going forward.
He said, “The North Carolina General Statutes prohibit the release of all records and files pertaining to cases of juveniles under supervision of juvenile court counselors. A record includes, but is not limited to, information obtained from witnesses, laboratory tests, surveillance, confidential informants, investigators, photographs, measurements, and officer case notes. Moreover, a different subsection explicitly provides that law enforcement shall withhold these materials from public inspection unless the case is transferred to superior court.”
Beginning December 1, 2019, 16- and 17-year-old individuals who commit crimes in North Carolina are no longer charged automatically in the adult criminal justice system. If there is a notice of indictment or the court finds probable cause for a Class A-G felony committed by a 16 or 17 year old, a district court judge shall order the transfer of the case to superior court. First-degree murder is a Class A felony. The juvenile then has a 10-day right to appeal the transfer order. During the pendency of the appeal, which can be a protracted process, the juvenile’s confidentiality must remain protected.
Sheriff Blackwood recognizes the public’s desire for information related to this tragic case, and seeks continued patience. “We cannot afford a misstep this close to the goal line.”
JUVENILE PETITION FILED IN ORANGE COUNTY HOMICIDE CASE
Hillsborough, NC (September 20, 2022) – Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood announced this afternoon that the investigation into the deaths of Devin Clark, 18, and Lyric Woods, 14, led authorities to seek a juvenile petition against a 17 year old for two counts of first-degree murder. Juvenile court personnel with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention filed the petition this afternoon.
Sheriff Blackwood said, “Through the hard work of my investigators, along with the assistance of personnel from many other law enforcement agencies, we have identified a suspect in this case. We will now work with local, state, and federal authorities to apprehend and present the suspect to the court system.”
Beginning December 1, 2019, 16- and 17-year-old individuals who commit crimes in North Carolina are no longer charged automatically in the adult criminal justice system. If there is a notice of indictment or the court finds probable cause for a Class A-G felony committed by a 16 or 17 year old, a district court judge shall transfer the case to superior court. First-degree murder is a Class A felony.
Sheriff Blackwood also said, “I want to thank the families of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods for trusting us and the investigative process during this excruciatingly painful time. I hope the imminent apprehension of this subject will bring them some comfort as they mourn their loved ones.”
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has an active task force program within the office. Through inter-agency agreements, the OCSO has relationships with many other law enforcement agencies. When needed, multiple agencies work together to investigate crime, leveraging their skills, talents, and experiences.
Said Blackwood, “I am eternally grateful for the relationships we have with local, state, and federal partners. I would like to specifically thank the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, the Burlington Police Department, the Efland Fire Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Viper Unit with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for their instrumental assistance.”
The investigation remains active. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Investigator Keith Goodwin at (919) 245-2918.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A juvenile was detained on Wednesday afternoon in connection to the death of two teens in Orange County last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s …
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A juvenile was detained on Wednesday afternoon in connection to the death of two teens in Orange County last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s …
Very strange interview.. I can only imagine it's because of her grief.. Poor lady.
She says in the interview "there's more to this case then there is.." not sure what she's implying here.
While the suspect cannot be named atm, and we will not be able to discuss it, I am pretty sure, especially after following the Lily Peters case, where she was murdered by her 14-year-old cousin, some news site, (not local) will have his name and pic published by this time tomorrow. JMO
We also know from earlier reports that despite the revised law, with probable cause, the DA can fast-track the reverse petition to move the charges to adult court as what happened very quickly for the Graham murders where two defendants including a 14 yo should quickly be moved and charged in adult court.
ETA: 9/21/22 -- minors arrested:
GRAHAM, N.C. — Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 17, were arrested in connection to the deaths of two other teenage boys in Graham in August. Graham police said on Tuesday night that investigators obtained secure custody orders for the suspects. Police have not identified them due to to their ages, but both are facing first-degree murder charges.
Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 17, were arrested in connection to the deaths of two other teenage boys in Graham in August.
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9/23/22 --Third suspect arrested:
Today, the department has announced the arrest of a third suspect, a Durham man charged with two counts of being an accessory after the fact to first degree murder.
Taijon Martre Laury, 20, was originally arrested this morning in Durham on one count of a probation violation. Graham police report that he was given a $1 million secured bond on that charge.
A Durham man has been arrested in connection with an August double homicide in Graham that resulted in the deaths of two 16-year-olds. Earlier this week, the Graham police announced […]
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9/27/22 -- Teens arraigned in court and named by MSM:
The probable cause hearing 10/11/22 for Tyshon Wiley, 17.
14-year-old Kymoni Melendez Poteat, who was not present in person or via an online connection. Khot agreed to waive the initial secure custody hearing for her client.
Poteat’s next hearing, a review of the security custody order which requires him to remain in detention pending trial, was scheduled for October 4; a probable cause hearing was set for Wiley on October 11.
14- and 17-year-old teens remain in custody; future court dates set for Oct. 4 & 11 Two juveniles charged with first-degree murder will remain in secure custody, after two separate […]
After more than two weeks of investigating, a person is now in custody in connection to the murders of two North Carolina high school students.
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The juvenile in custody has not been identified or yet charged as an adult. Since December 2019, 16- and 17-year-olds who commit crimes in North Carolina are not automatically charged as adults. However, with probable cause, a judge has the ability to transfer the case into the adult justice system.
"We understand our community is hungry for information to help process this tragedy; however, the laws regarding juvenile confidentiality are ironclad. We have no ability to set them aside, even given the heightened interest in this case," Blackwood said.
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