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Justice Served: Convicted Killer of Winston-Salem Clerk Faces Execution for Second Murder in South Carolina

Columbia, SC — A man convicted of a brutal murder of a convenience store clerk in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was executed in South Carolina late Thursday for a subsequent and unrelated murder. This rare instance of cross-state criminal proceedings emphasizes the severity of his crimes, both of which were committed within a short span of each other. The executed man, whose identity has not been disclosed due to privacy regulations, had a harrowing track record …

Trial Opens for Winston-Salem Man Accused of Murder Following Heated Bar Dispute

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A courtroom in Forsyth County was the setting Friday for the trial of Robert Granato, 27, charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Julius Sampson Jr., a local barber, outside a bustling mall restaurant nearly five years ago. In a dramatic recount of the events leading up to the altercation, the prosecution painted a picture of a premeditated attack rather than a case of self-defense, as claimed by the defense. …

Winston-Salem Man Arrested in Connection with Local Shooting Death; No Bond Set

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Authorities have apprehended Jake Tywone Gainey IV, a 31-year-old Winston-Salem resident, on murder charges concerning the fatal shooting of another man earlier this month. According to Winston-Salem police, Gainey was arrested Friday following an operation involving U.S. Marshals and a police SWAT team. The incident that led to Gainey’s arrest occurred on the night of June 10, when police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Eltha Drive following reports of gunfire. …

Winston-Salem Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing Incident, Victim Identified

Winston-Salem, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Winston-Salem as a man was charged with felony murder following a fatal stabbing. The Winston-Salem Police Department reported that officers responded to a stabbing incident on Edgeware Road, where they found Jamie Jolyn Redding, 60, unresponsive with small lacerations. Despite being taken to the hospital, Redding succumbed to his injuries, leading to the conclusion by investigators that his death resulted from a fight. The suspect, identified …

Former South Carolina Police Officer Charged with Murder of Winston-Salem Man: Case Unfolds in Chick-fil-A Altercation

Summerville, South Carolina – A former police officer from Summerville, South Carolina, has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a Winston-Salem man. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced the charges against Anthony DeLustro after an altercation at a Chick-fil-A led to the tragic death of 39-year-old Michael O’Neal. The incident took place on March 20, when DeLustro, who was off duty at the time, and O’Neal were involved in a …

Winston-Salem Police Fatally Shoot Man Threatening Officers Amid Armed Robbery Investigation

Winston-Salem, N.C. – The Winston-Salem Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Wendy’s on Jonestown Road last night. According to the police, a black male wearing dark clothes and a ski mask robbed the restaurant at gunpoint as they were closing. No injuries were reported, but the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Additionally, the Greensboro Police are actively searching for Marissa Carmichael, a missing mother of …