Lesbian Kills Her Partner Creates A Stink

Troubling details are emerging after a woman accused of killing someone inside an east Charlotte apartment faced a judge for the first time Thursday.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, what began as a welfare check Tuesday afternoon became homicide investigation.

Officers say they were called to Central Avenue in Charlotte after a caller reported someone inside an apartment might be dead.

Court documents reveal a DoorDash driver had arrived at the apartment and was told someone inside the home was dead.

When officers entered the apartment, investigators say they discovered a woman’s body hidden inside a closet, behind a door and covered with several towels. Police say the victim’s body had already begun decomposing.

Detectives later arrested 23-year-old Lhis Brito-Costa early Wednesday and charged her with first degree murder.

According to court records, Brito-Costa told investigators she had been in a relationship with the victim and allegedly shot the woman after learning the victim was involved with someone else.

During a first appearance hearing at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, a judge ordered Brito-Costa to remain in custody without bond while the case moves forward.

Officials also confirmed that an ICE detainer has been placed on Brito-Costa. Authorities have not released additional details about the detainer.

The situation was further complicated by the fact that according to CMDP Brito-Costa is deaf and speaks only Portuguese. Which would make her most likely an illegal immigrant from Brazil.

CMPD Officer Affidavit:

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at approximately 1637 hours, CMPD Eastway Division Officers responded to a check the welfare call for service at 4343 Central Avenue, Apt. D. 

The unknown victim (female) was located deceased and pronounced by an officer on scene at 1712 hours. Detectives are working on positively identifying the victim.

Detectives and Crime Scene responded and collected evidence at the scene. The victim was located covered up inside the closet in one of the bedrooms in the apartment. 

Detectives spoke with the residents, Maye (H/F), Avalos (H/M), and Brito (H/F). Maye stated that Avalos is her fiancé and that they have five children together. She stated Brito and the victim have been living with them for the past month: helping out with the kids and they are currently in relationship. 

Maye noticed that there was a bad odor in the house for few days, but did not know where it was coming from. 

Brito told Maye and Avalos that her uncle had killed the victim, but when Detectives interviewed Brito, she confessed to killing Evelyn because she was angry that Evelyn was cheating on her. 

Brito admitted to shooting the victim in the head, covering her body, and placing her in the closet.

This Detective is seeking a charge on Lhis Brito Costa (H/F DOB 04/25/2002) for 1st degree murder.

Cedar Update:

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have ID'd the victim as Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado age 26.

ICE issued a formal detainer on Lhis Brito Costa on March 11, 2026.

Ta'anaezah Austin Attempted Murder of CMPD Officer

Tanaezah Austin the black woman who tried to run over a white CMPD Officer responding to a street take over, was released from the Mecklenburg County Jail at 2:49 am this morning.

Ta'anaezah Austin Photo Courtesy MCSO

Despite being charged with AWDW on a government official and her prior arrests she was was given only a $3,000 cash bond by magistrate Williams-McNair.

Typically a bondsman and $300 would be enough to gain her release.

Austin will have a court hearing at 1:30 this afternoon.

According to CMPD's Affidavit:

On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 0325 hours, Officers responded to traffic control call for service in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter located at 4701 Smith Farm Road.

A Call comments advised that several vehicles were doing donuts in the parking lot.

Upon arrival, officers encountered street takeover and attempted to get the vehicles to leave the parking lot. During this time, Officers attempted to get out with several of the vehicles and participants in the street takeover event. 

Officer was out of his vehicle and approached black Kia Optima (NC LKJ8903) as it was attempting to leave the parking lot. The driver stopped the vehicle, and (the) Officer began to walk in front of the vehicle to approach it from the driver's side. As he walked in front of the vehicle, the driver then began to accelerate rapidly and struck Officer causing him to roll over the hood of the vehicle. It is important to note, Officer was in his CMPD uniform and was giving the driver verbal commands to stop prior to being stuck by the vehicle. 

Officer was standing directly in front of the vehicle prior to being struck and could be clearly seen by the driver.

Officer was then able to call out the vehicle's tag as it was driving out of the parking lot.

Based on the vehicle's tag, Officer was able to positively identify the registered owner as the driver of the vehicle.

Officer was transported to the hospital for his injuries.

Cedar's Take:

Oddly MCSO listed the arrest as "See Paperwork for Charge" and CMPD's PIO offered nothing but crickets. 

Had the Officer used deadly force to stop the threat you can imagine the endless coverage by the CMPD PIO and Local Media. But because only the Officer was injured silence. 

The bond was shockingly low and I'm sure the suspect has not a clue how close she came to becoming a cause for protest. Maybe a judge will revoke her bond and set one more appropriate for the charges?