Costner family mourns after mother stabbed to death
In Gaston County a woman was found stabbed 30 times in a bathtub, sparking discussions on domestic violence. Police say eleven homicides this year involved someone known to the victim, most with a relationship to the killer. Experts urge counseling and reporting early warning signs.
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Costner
Zian
Izabelle
Leslie Costner
Costners
Gaston County
Curtis Rosselle
Rosselle
Clinton McNair
New Hope Counseling and Wellness
Gastonia
McNair
Tom Jones Deason
Rodney Lee Smith
Haywood Terrace
Maquel McMullen
McAdenville
Highway Patrol
Jeffrey Chance Baker
Jose Adan Lopez Rios
Derreck Monique Brice
Lashea Jeanine Coleman
Salemview Road
Multiple Homicides and Suspects Across Gaston County
A string of fatal shootings and murders across Gaston County with numerous suspects, bail amounts, and ongoing investigations. Victims include Mark Sheridan, Randy Hooper, Valas Blake, and Jessica Benson among others. charges range from first to second degree murder with various homes and venues cited. Police report suspects held in jail with bonds or awaiting trial as cases unfold.
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Gastonia
Joseph Zinna
Mark Anthony Sheridan
Jefferson Ave
Zinna
Gaston County
Highway Patrol
Jerry Calvin Kirby Jr
Randy Eugene Hooper
Kirby
Valas Lapriz Blake
Budget Inn
W. Franklin Blvd
Charlotte
William O'Brian Hill
Gerald “Jerry” Scott Meggs
South Main Street
Rose Street
Mount Holly
Jerry Christopher Pruitt
Brandon James Privette
Jessica Ashley Benson
Privette
Reb
Lanier Ave
Shomari Kimani Lewis
Weddington
Giovanni Gambino
Geffrey Glenn Gilliland
Stephanie Sanchez
Alexis- Lucia Road
Giovanni
Crystal Gambino
Austin Blake Sutton
Tonya Woodward
Tonya Reese
Sutton
Dallas High Shoals Highway
Dallas
State aims to keep families intact despite custody actions
Stephanie and Matthew Baker faced DHHS custody in 2014 after drug and child abuse charges. Social workers described a careful process requiring court review within seven days and complex steps for temporary custody. The couple eventually moved toward reunification as foster care arrangements continued with relatives, emphasizing teamwork and long term support.
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Lawrance
Christian
Jacob
Golden Corral
Gastonia
Ragan Sampson
Bakers
Stephanie Baker
Inryville
Gaston County
Christian Jacob
Matthew
Stephanie
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Cheeontah Howard
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Broadcast Street
Mahogany Lamone Smith
Lincolnton
Tyquan R. Powell
Lamonte Kentrell Lloyd
Powell
Lloyd
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Caroli Crthomedic
CarolinaOrthopaedic. Com
DHHS
Uptown
Shelby
ADAMS
Ewing
Gibbs
Tryon
Cleveland Chamber. Ong
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