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Michael Whaley, 41, killed at his home at 3625 Lynn Avenue in Castle Hayne on Feb. 25, 1998.
It was February 25, 1998.
Detective Justin Varella with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said Whaley had just finished grilling out for his wife and two children.
“He went outside to put the grill away and lock up his garage for the night,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley’s neighbor called 911 a few minutes later.
“He was on his porch and he heard gunshots and he went over to see what the matter was and ended up finding his neighbor Mr. Whaley had been shot and killed and was face down on the ground,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley was shot at close range in between his house and a shed.
“He was shot multiple times with a shotgun,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley’s wife and kids, Lauren and Austin were still inside the home.
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It was February 25, 1998.
Detective Justin Varella with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said Whaley had just finished grilling out for his wife and two children.
“He went outside to put the grill away and lock up his garage for the night,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley’s neighbor called 911 a few minutes later.
“He was on his porch and he heard gunshots and he went over to see what the matter was and ended up finding his neighbor Mr. Whaley had been shot and killed and was face down on the ground,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley was shot at close range in between his house and a shed.
“He was shot multiple times with a shotgun,” Varella said.
Varella said Whaley’s wife and kids, Lauren and Austin were still inside the home.
UNSOLVED: 'Ambush-style' murder in Castle Hayne in 1998 - WWAYTV3
A night that started as a family cookout, ended with a murder almost twenty years ago.
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