Found Deceased NC - Ta-Haley Payton, 22, went to Charlotte for her b-day with bf, he left after a fight & returned to Greenville, SC, alone, 20 Nov 2024

[GuyfromCanada]

Ta-Haley Payton was last seen on the 700 block of Charlottetowne Avenue on November 20.

Her sister, Karlotta Payton, said Ta-Haley was originally from Greenville, South Carolina, but came to Charlotte to celebrate her birthday with her boyfriend.

More at Family members continue search for SC woman reported missing in Charlotte

According to Ta’Haley’s sister, Karlotta Payton, she told The North Carolina Beat that the couple checked into the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charlotte/Northlake on Ta’Haley’s birthday, Nov. 19. During the trip, tensions escalated when Setoby allegedly accused Ta’Haley of texting other men. This argument led to the couple checking out of the hotel the next morning Nov. 20, but Setoby reportedly drove off, leaving Ta’Haley behind at the hotel.

Following Setoby leaving her, Ta’Haley walked to a nearby Circle K gas station, attempting to contact her family for help. Her phone had been broken in prior incidents with Setoby, forcing her to rely on his phone to stay in touch with loved ones.

More at Missing South Carolina Woman, Ta'Haley Payton, Disappears After Dispute During Birthday Trip to Charlotte

PD post

https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/News-Information/Newsroom/Publics-Assistance-Requested-in-Missing-Person-Investigation-11.28.24

Note: Name is spelled "Ta-Haley" and "Ta'Haley".

The distance is about 100 miles.

Google Maps

 

[Knox]

CHARLOTTE — Friends and family spend Saturday morning searching for a 22-year-old woman who has been missing for more than a week.

Ta-Haley Payton was last seen on the 700 block of Charlottetowne Avenue on November 20.

Her sister, Karlotta Payton, said Ta-Haley was originally from Greenville, South Carolina, but came to Charlotte to celebrate her birthday with her boyfriend.

However, the boyfriend returned back to Greenville without Ta-Haley. When questioned about her whereabouts, he admitted to leaving her

He then questioned why her family hadn’t been to Charlotte to pick her up, according to Karlotta.

“It’s very disheartening just to know she was out here by herself and she was supposed to be with someone who was supposed to protect her,” Karlotta expressed.

Family members continue search for SC woman reported missing in Charlotte

Friends and family spend Saturday morning searching for a 22-year-old woman who has been missing for more than a week.

www.wsoctv.com

 

[Knox]

Cody Alcorn​

MISSING

A Greenville, South Carolina woman mysteriously vanished while on a birthday trip with her boyfriend in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ta'Haley Payton's family said while her boyfriend returned to the Greenville area, she has not been seen or heard from since November 20.

According to her family, Ta'Haley got into an argument with her boyfriend and at some point she was "kicked out of the car." This happened while the two were in Charlotte celebrating her birthday.

Her sister tells me Ta'Haley was last seen in the area of Elizabeth Avenue.

She was wearing a brown furry coat, sweatpants, Guess slides and carrying a brown Michael Kors bag.

The family tells me Ta'Haley's boyfriend was arrested by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office (SC) on Tuesday, after leading deputies on a pursuit. Online records show he was booked on (6) charges including DUI and Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by Violent Felon. Online records show his bond on all charges has been 'satisfied' but he remains locked up as of 3:56 p.m.

Ta'Haley's family is worried about her well being and asking anyone in the Charlotte area to share her picture. The family is originally from Albany, Georgia but have been living in Greenville, South Carolina for the past 11 years.

At this point, no law enforcement agency has directly tied Ta'Haley's boyfriend to her disappearance.

I've reached out to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for additional information.
Anyone with information on Ta'Haley's whereabouts is asked to call CMPD at 704-334-1600.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

NOV 26

Authorities in South Carolina have arrested 25-year-old Setoby Armstrong for DUI and failing to stop for blue lights.

Armstrong is the same man who was last seen with his missing girlfriend, 22-year-old Ta’Haley Payton. The couple had traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to celebrate Payton’s birthday, but she has not been seen since November 19.

Armstrong was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after fleeing from police while live streaming on Facebook. His live stream started at 11:42 p.m., according to the social media post.

More at South Carolina man last seen with his missing girlfriend in Charlotte, arrested for DUI and fleeing police

 

[Frannie]

This certainly doesn’t sound like it will have a happy ending. Hope I’m wrong.

 

[KooshBall]

This certainly doesn’t sound like it will have a happy ending. Hope I’m wrong.

Unfortunately, this has the vibe of another woman killed by an inmate partner.

 

[Lisbeth_S]

This has badness written all over it.
So many red flags.

 

[GraceG]

NOV 26

Authorities in South Carolina have arrested 25-year-old Setoby Armstrong for DUI and failing to stop for blue lights.

Armstrong is the same man who was last seen with his missing girlfriend, 22-year-old Ta’Haley Payton. The couple had traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to celebrate Payton’s birthday, but she has not been seen since November 19.

Armstrong was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after fleeing from police while live streaming on Facebook. His live stream started at 11:42 p.m., according to the social media post.

More at South Carolina man last seen with his missing girlfriend in Charlotte, arrested for DUI and fleeing police

They didn't just arrest him on the DUI but on criminal charges (including drug possession) as well. From the Greenville Judiciary System this afternoon. (click on Greenville County in the upper portion of the state to open the county record query function). Pardon Our Interruption

The State of South Carolina VS Setoby Marquize Demond Armstrong
Case Number: 20241100484917 Court Agency: South Greenville Summary Court Filed Date: 11/26/2024
Case Type: Traffic
Status: Pending Assigned Judge: Ford, Dean Eugene Disposition Judge:
Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 11/26/202
3353-DUI / Driving under the Influence, less than .10, 1st Offense 3353-DUI / Driving under the Influence, less than .10, 1st Offense

The State of South Carolina VS Setoby Marquize Demond Armstrong
Case Number: 2024A2330211154 Court Agency: South Greenville Summary Court Filed Date: 11/27/2024
Case Type: Criminal
Status: Pending Assigned Judge: Ford, Dean Eugene Disposition Judge:
Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 11/27/2024
Law Enf. Case: 24-200286 :
0607-Alcohol / Transport alcohol in motor vehicle with seal broken 0607-Alcohol / Transport alcohol in motor vehicle with seal broken

The State of South Carolina VS Setoby Marquize Demond Armstrong
Case Number: 2024A2330211157 Court Agency: South Greenville Summary Court Filed Date: 11/27/2024
Case Type: Criminal
Status: Pending Assigned Judge: Ford, Dean Eugene Disposition Judge:
Arrest Date: 11/27/2024
0659-Drugs / Poss. of 28g (1 oz) or less of marijuana or 10g or less of hash - 1st offense 0659-Drugs / Poss. of 28g (1 oz) or less of marijuana or 10g or less of hash - 1

 

[Unalienable Rights]

South Carolina mother of infant disappears in Charlotte amid birthday trip with boyfriend

22-year-old woman went missing in November 2024

www.wbtv.com

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According to Karlotta Payton, Ta-Haley’s boyfriend left her at a hotel in Charlotte following an argument.

Karlotta Payton said that the boyfriend drove home to Greenville, and her sister was stuck in the Charlotte area with no way to get home.

“Police somehow got involved with her, and basically said they wanted her to go to the hospital,” Karlotta Payton said.

The family says Ta-Haley Payton was admitted to a local ER for her post-partum depression, but was eventually released. That’s when she disappeared.

WBTV talked to businesses in the area. Some people said they spotted her, but Ta-Haley Payton was gone before anything could be done.

*****
More at link.

 

[FrazzledNoodle]

South Carolina mother of infant disappears in Charlotte amid birthday trip with boyfriend

22-year-old woman went missing in November 2024

www.wbtv.com

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According to Karlotta Payton, Ta-Haley’s boyfriend left her at a hotel in Charlotte following an argument.

Karlotta Payton said that the boyfriend drove home to Greenville, and her sister was stuck in the Charlotte area with no way to get home.

“Police somehow got involved with her, and basically said they wanted her to go to the hospital,” Karlotta Payton said.

The family says Ta-Haley Payton was admitted to a local ER for her post-partum depression, but was eventually released. That’s when she disappeared.

WBTV talked to businesses in the area. Some people said they spotted her, but Ta-Haley Payton was gone before anything could be done.

*****
More at link.

This makes me think more so that the boyfriend isn't involved, although definitely not a good human to just up and leave her alone at a hotel after an argument.. Driving home and leaving her with no transportation or way home.

 

[tlcya]

prayers for this young woman, that she be found safe and alive, and get all the support she may need. Her BF is a first class jerk. I didn't see from the articles if he is the baby's father, but if he is then even more so a jerk for leaving her behind in a fragile mental state JMO

 

[Unalienable Rights]

https://www.charlottealertsnews.com/news/missing-woman-found-dead-in-charlotte-woods-boyfriend-kicked-her-out-car-while-visiting-for-her-birthday

The body of Tahaley Payton, 22, was found in a wooded area deceased in Charlotte, NC on December 9, 2024. Tahaley had been missing since before Thanksgiving.

 

[Knox]

Friends of Payton told WSOC that she was in an argument with her boyfriend at the Microtel Inn & Suites in north Charlotte before her boyfriend drove away without her the next day.

Later that afternoon, a worker at a Crumbl Cookies shop said Payton went inside looking for help.

"She just asked to use my phone and I just handed it to her. She said her boyfriend kicked her out of the car. He was found with some other girl and she needed a ride," witness, Emily Stewart told WSOC.

She said Payton called her mom and returned to the store two other times to use the phone.

"It turns out she also messaged her boyfriend from my phone. I guess she said I'll sleep outside tonight and I'm sorry for everything," Stewart said.

Missing South Carolina woman found dead in Charlotte after being dumped during birthday celebration

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Ta'haley Payton was found near a park weeks after she was reported missing.

abc7.com

 

[Rosydecember]

Maybe I missed it, but do they suspect foul play? I presume she didn’t succumb to the elements… but I suppose self harm could be an option, though I doubt that.

 

[Knox]

I haven't seen a COD released yet, so I think all possibilities are open at this time.

 

[GraceG]

Maybe I missed it, but do they suspect foul play? I presume she didn’t succumb to the elements… but I suppose self harm could be an option, though I doubt that.

One report linked stated she had been taken to the emergency room at the hospital with post partum depression by family AFTER the argument with the boyfrirend, at the urging of police who had become involved which was not long before her death. So I personally wouldn't rule it out. I imagine a full tox screen will be done as often is the case in a death investigation with no immediate, obvious causal factor noted by the ME. That can take 6-12 weeks and the results aren't always made public. I hope her famialy will find closure whatever, the outcome. Missing Mom Found Dead After Going to North Carolina for Her Birthday, Family Claims Boyfriend Left Her There Alone

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Grieving family of South Carolina woman found dead in Charlotte looks for answers

Young mother went missing in Charlotte amid birthday trip last year

www.wbtv.com

January 17, 2025

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No cause of death has ever been released for Payton.

On Friday, Jan. 17, family members returned to where Payton’s body was found to mourn and demand answers.

“I begged her not to come here,” said Stephanie Crawford, Payton’s mother. “My baby is dead I’m hurting so bad.”

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Many questions remain in the wake of Payton’s disappearance and subsequent death -- and no one seems to have answers.

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“My daughter was found out here naked without any clothes on,” Crawford said.

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The family says they’re worried investigators will close the case without giving them the closure they need. WBTV’s Ron Lee reached out to Charlotte police, who said the investigation was still ongoing.

More at link.

 

[Caring1]

March 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE — Officials have released the cause of death for a 22-year-old woman whose body was near Uptown Charlotte in December.

According to the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ta’haley Payton died from hypothermia.

Cause of death released after body of missing SC woman found in Charlotte

Family members reported Ta’haley Payton missing last fall.

www.wsoctv.com

 

[Meitsyeah]

Some of these cases are just senseless heart wrenching. Travel to NC to celebrate B-day and the Boyfriend is cheating and kicks her to the curb. Some of these situations are so preventable and sad.....I need a break after reading this one RIP and such a young age

 

[Gemmie]

March 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE — Officials have released the cause of death for a 22-year-old woman whose body was near Uptown Charlotte in December.

According to the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ta’haley Payton died from hypothermia.

Cause of death released after body of missing SC woman found in Charlotte

Family members reported Ta’haley Payton missing last fall.

www.wsoctv.com

That sure wasn't what I suspected. Sounds like the BF got off the hook on this one. JMO