Alert Top Story Marion man awaiting trial for Old Fort murder now facing child sex crimes in McDowell County Chrissy Murphy May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025 Updated May 12, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion man already in jail awaiting trial for a murder charge is now accused of child sex crimes. Stewart kAmy24@3 s2?:6= $E6H2CE[ aa[ H2D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J DE2EFE@CJ C2A6 @7 2 49:=5 `d J62CD @=5 @C J@F?86C[ DE2EFE@CJ D6I @776?D6 H:E9 2 49:=5 `d J62CD @=5 @C J@F?86C 2?5 :?5646?E =:36CE:6D H:E9 2 49:=5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE C64@C5D]k^AmkAm(2CC2?ED D2J E96 4C:>6D H6C6 4@>>:EE65 :? |2J a_ab]k^AmkAmuC:52J[ 96 2AA62C65 :? 4@FCE @? E96 49:=5 D6I 492C86D] u2>:=J >6>36CD @7 E96 G:4E:> H6C6 >@G65 E@ E62CD :? E96 4@FCEC@@> H96? 2 s:DEC:4E r@FCE ;F586 D6E $E6H2CE’D 3@?5 2E Sa >:==:@? D64FC65 7@C E96 ?6H 492C86D]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts No Kings protests will happen in area for a 3rd time this Saturday. See when and where McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state The story behind new McDowell County ice cream business The Scream Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show McDowell County alumni Dwayne Ledford went from high school football player to NFL coach McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified kAm“xE H2D 2 C6=:67 <?@H:?8 E92E 96’D ?@E 8@??2 36 @FE[” 2 C6=2E:G6 @7 E96 G:4E:> D2:5]k^AmkAm$E6H2CE H2D AC6G:@FD=J 492C865 H:E9 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C :? E96 u63] h D9@@E:?8 562E9 @7 |2C:@ r2CD@? 2E s@==2C v6?6C2= :? ~=5 u@CE] w6 2AA62C65 :? 4@FCE pAC:= ag H96C6 9:D 3@?5 @? E96 >FC56C 492C86 H2D =@H6C65 E@ Se__[___ D64FC65]k^AmkAm$E6H2CE :D 5F6 324< :? 4@FCE 7@C 2 AC@323=6 42FD6 962C:?8 @? E96 D6I @776?D6D |2J ag]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Chrissy Murphy Author email Follow Chrissy Murphy Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, … Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m. Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here “It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved." Watch Now: Related Video Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy AP A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim AP Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim Recommended for you
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McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.
Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here “It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved."
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