On September 28, 2015, Robeson County deputies responded to a home invasion in St. Pauls, North Carolina, where they found 51-year-old Rodney Murphey dead from a gunshot wound. Two other men were also shot, and a woman was assaulted during the incident. On July 1, Paul Benthall Jr. and Kevin Jermund Billings were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. They join four other suspects previously charged in connection with the case. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins commended the ongoing efforts to bring justice to the victims’ families.
For more details, read the full article on MSN: 2 Suspects Arrested in Connection to a Murder That Happened Nearly a Decade Ago, Deputies Say.
Key Points:
- Incident Date: September 28, 2015
- Location: St. Pauls, North Carolina
- Victim: Rodney Murphey, 51, found dead
- Recent Arrests: Paul Benthall Jr. and Kevin Jermund Billings charged
- Previous Arrests: Four others charged in connection with the case
- Charges: Include first-degree murder, armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping
- Sheriff’s Statement: Highlighted ongoing dedication to solving the case
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