Concord Triple Murder Facts Scarce (Redux)

This case from 12 years ago gives a good idea why North Carolina's justice system is failing us. Darryl Anderson killed 3 white women in 2014 and received 3 consecutive life sentences.

Yet there are liberals that think his sentence is unjust and far too harsh.

Anderson has nearly a dozen convictions and should not have be out of prison in 2014 but the "fair felons act" gave him a second chance and he was released from prison in 2011.

A year later 2012 he was convicted of child abuse and should have been returned to prison, he wasn't. 

Investigators say Darryl Anderson shot and killed three women in Concord during the Wednesday February 12, 2014 snow storm.

 

Darryl Anderson

Sharon McKenzie Cox

One of the victims Sharon McKenzie Cox age 52 was the mother of Jessica Cox age 25 the estranged girlfriend of Anderson who he also shot and killed.

Jessica Cox Courtesy Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office

Jessica Cox was shot and killed inside her home at a Concord, North Carolina trailer park. She was the mother of 3 Anderson's children

According to WBTV and other sources Sharon Cox and Jessica Cox shared a trailer next door to one of Sharon's other daughters Veronica Cox. 

Veronica Cox Courtesy Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office 

Apparently an altercation escalated and Anderson shot and killed Jessica Cox, and then turned his gun on Sharon Cox shooting her once. Sharon Cox, though wounded escaped and fled to her daughter Veronica's home next door.

Anderson apparently chased Sharon Cox into the second trailer home where he stood over her and fired his gun twice more.

At this point the second daughter ran from her bedroom to call 911.

Veronica Cox, told investigators she saw Anderson stand over her mom and shoot her twice. He then pointed the gun at her face and said "get out of my way".

The motive for the killings is unknown, as well as, why Anderson chose not to shoot Veronica Cox.

 

Veronica Cox survived the attack that killed her mother, sister and neighbor.

The third victim 45-year-old Sheila Serrano who lived across the street was also shot by Anderson and also died. Anderson apparently believed the Jessica Cox was having an affair with Serrano's ex husband and Anderson shot her in his fit of rage.

Anderson today is held by the North Carolina Department of Corrections at the Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institute. 

                                     

                                                   Darryl Anderson Photo Courtesy NC DOC

He's racked up 25 prison infractions and is apparently far from a model prisoner. But his release from prison under the fair felons act began a chain of crimes that continued for more that a decade and eventually lead up to one of Cabarrus County most horrific crimes.

Mint Hill Woman Claims She Shot Herself Killing Her Baby Husband Arrested

Early Sunday a man and woman got into an argument and she claims she accidently shot herself. Luis Alfonzo Marcano-Marcano is in the Mecklenburg County Jail and his wife who was seven months pregnant is in the hospital. The child she was carrying did not survive the shooting.

Luis Marcano is the subject of an ICE Detainer and Administrative Warrant and will likely be removed from the United States.

LUIS ALFONZO MARCANO-MARCANO Photo Courtesy MCSO

It is not known if his wife Sabrina Campos is a lawful US resident. 

Police have identified Marcano-Marcano as a known member of the Tren de Aragua a violent Venezuela gang.

Here's where it gets crazy. On Monday liberal Mecklenburg County Judge Karen McCallum reduced Marcano's bail from $100,000 to $25,000 bail stating the she was able to determine the Marcano was a lawful resident. She did this despite the court receiving both an ICE Detainer and an Administrative Warrant citing ongoing removal proceedings against the individual and that he "poses risk to national security, border security, or public safety"

According to Court Records that bond was posted Wednesday April, 15th at 11:03 AM. 

As of Wednesday April 15th, 2026 at 15:30 Marcano was still in the custody of the MCSO. 

Meck County Magistrate stated:

SECURE BOND SET BECAUSE OF THE CONDITIONS BASED ON THE DEFENDANT INTRODUCING FIREARM INTO THE

SITUATION AND LIFE WAS LOST AS RESULT. BECAUSE OF THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES THE DEFENDANT IS DANGER

TO THE PUBLIC AND HE ALSO ALLEGEDLY THREW THE WEAPON INTO THE NEARBY WOODS INTERFERING WITH

PENDING INVESTIGATION. MAGISTRATE BELIEVES THAT THE DEFENDANT SHOULD BE HELD WITHOUT BOND, HOWEVER, DO NOT HAVE THE STATUTORY ABILITY TO HOLD THE DEFENDANT AT THIS TIME. LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISED THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS PENDING WARRANTS IN VENEZUELA

“Tren de Aragua is a terrorist cartel that exploits our borders to bring murder, drugs, and chaos into American communities,” said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. “This Department is crushing their leadership, dismantling their networks, and cutting off their money across the United States. There will be no safe haven here. If you cross our border to commit violent crime, we will find you, prosecute you, and put you away.”

While Marcano may actually be in the US lawfully (Green Card, Travel Visa, or Whatever) his known connections to TdeA is an automatic removal. 

Arrest Affidavit:

On April 12th, 2026 at approximately 0300 hours, MHPD was contacted by Novant Mint Hill, who said 7-month pregnant female arrived to the hospital with gunshot wound to the stomach. The hospital staff said her husband dropped her off and left in red Nissan. 

The female was transported to Novant Main Hospital, where the unborn baby had deceased. After speaking with family members, MHPD were notified that Luis Marcano-Marcano was the husband who dropped his wife, Sabrina Campos off at the hospital. 

Det. Matics spoke with Campos at the hospital, and she told him that she accidentally shot herself with pistol at birthday party at her residence. She said she went to put the pistol in her pocket and accidentally pulled the trigger. 

Officers were able to speak with Luis in the lobby of Novant Main, where he was detained. Luis was transported back to the MHPD where he was interviewed. Luis waived his Miranda Rights and advised that they had birthday party for him last night at the residence. 

He stated once everyone left, it was just him and Sabrina on the back porch. He said there was an argument between them two and he retrieved the pistol and admitted to shooting the ground next to her feet. He said he then placed the pistol on the rail of the back porch, and Sabrina then grabbed the pistol and tried to put it in her pocket and pulled the trigger, shooting herself in the stomach. 

Luis then admitted to dropping her off at the hospital and going back to the house to retrieve the pistol, which he threw into the woods at an unknown location. 

Det. Matics went back to the hospital to speak with Campos, who advised Luis did shoot into the ground. She said she went to grab the pistol because Luis had been drinking and did not want him to get in trouble for shooting more and when she grabbed it to put it in her pocket, she pulled the trigger, subsequently killing her month old unborn baby. 

***Luis Marcano-Marcano is known member of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) ***

Cedar Update:

On Thursday April, 16, 2026 Luis Marcano was transferred to the custody of DHS/ICE and taken to one of dozens of holding centers to be returned to his home country. 

Charlotte "SheBoon" Arrested Again

Tanaezah Michelle Austin the crazed black woman who last month tried to kill a CMPD Officer was arrested this past Thursday for again trying to kill someone with the car she was driving.

Tanaezah Michelle Austin Age 25 Photo Courtesy MCSO

Back on March 1st she was arrested after she deliberately hit a CMPD Officer with her car. She was later arrested and released on a $3,000 secured bond by Magistrate Michelle Williams-McNair.

Then on Thursday April 2, 2026 she tried to kill her ex-boyfriend with her car and was again arrested. And again she was given a minimal bond that posted and was released. This time the bond was set at $10,000 secured by Magistrate Felicia Wilson.

Neither Magistrate restricted her right to operate a motor vehicle. 

Tanaezah Michelle Austin Age 25 Photo Courtesy MCSO

(Under North Carolina General Statute § 14-34.2, assaulting a government officer, company police officer, or campus police officer with a firearm or other deadly weapon while they are performing their duties is a Class E felony. This statute applies unless other laws provide for greater punishment, such as cases involving serious injury or intent to kill. Having been found guilty the defendant could face 10-48 months of incarceration depends on prior record. )

CMPD Arrest 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 (20260301032502). 

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 Dubuc (#7719) and Hatoff (#7734) attempted to get out with several of the vehicles and participants in the street takeover event. 

Officer Hatoff 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 Officer Hatoff 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 Hatoff causing him to roll over the hood of the vehicle. 

It is important to note, Officer Hatoff was in his CMPD uniform and was giving the driver verbal commands to stop prior to being stuck by the vehicle. Officer Hatoff was standing directly in front of the vehicle prior to being struck and could be clearly seen by the driver.

Officer Hatoff 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 Hatoff was able to positively identify the registered owner as the driver of the vehicle.

Officer Hatoff was transported to the hospital for his injuries.

Typical for these types of offenders Austin has been evicted from 3 different apartment complexes in the last five years. 

Hideaway at Kings Park, L&E Properties and University Village at Charlotte.

Second CMPD Arrest Affidavit:

On April 2nd, 2026, at approximately 2100 hours. Officers responded to 2670 Dr Carver Road in reference to an Assault with Deadly Weapons call for service.

Upon arrival Officers met with the victim Alonzo Harris. The victim stated that the suspect Tanaezgah Austin and himself were both arguing inside of her residence.

At this time after brief disagreement and argument, the victim decided to pack his bags and leave the residence to leave the area.

As the victim was leaving the area, the suspect entered her vehicle red in color Jeep Patriot and began to drive towards the victim and attempt to strike him. 

As the suspect attempted to strike the victim, she ran over the victim's foot leaving visible, but minor injuries to the victim's foot and damaging his shoe.

Officer on scene saw several tire thread impressions left on the dirt area where the victim stated he was standing when the suspect attempted to run him over.

The same tire thread impressions left on the ground, were the same tire thread that were on the red: in color Jeep Patriot.

In addition, Officers saw the suspect sitting inside of her vehicle, the same vehicle description given by the victim. The vehicle was on and running when Officers approached the suspect.

The suspect's story about the incident contained multiple inconsistencies and lacked credibility due to her vague statements.

This concludes my narrative.

Suspect has been cooperative with Officers.

The victim and defendant used to be in dating relationship until today. Officers are seeking the following charges. 

MISD ADW

MISD GRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Cedar's Take:

Everyone has seen the video of CMPD Officer Hatoff and his skilled exit off the hood of the Sheboon's car. Props to him for his wide receiver skills in avoiding the tackle. If restraint is the better part of valor the new Chief should award this Officer promptly. 

However the $3,000 bond is insane. The second arrest should have revoked the first bond and the defendant should have been locked up. Period. 

Yet she does it again injuring another person and the magistrate turns her loose again? This is not why we agree to live in a civil society. This is not why we collectively pay taxes. Her bond should have been at a minimum $20,000 on the first arrest and $200,000 on the second.

South Charlotte Murder Suspects Pled Guilty Get Less Than 10 years Average

According to a local media reports Thursday was the end of a year and a half wait for justice in the murder of Zackary Rieken.

Zackary Rieken Age 18 Photo Courtesy Gun Violence Memorial

The 18 year old was murdered in South Charlotte near the Blakeney Shopping Center off of Rea Road in an area that was once considered void of violent crime.

On the fifth floor of the Mecklenburg County courthouse, family members filled a room on Thursday as three young men pled guilty to a teenager’s murder from eighteen months earlier.

Zackary Rieken was shot on Oct. 26, 2024 in south Charlotte during what prosecutors say was a marijuana deal that turned into a deadly robbery.

In doorbell camera video of the murder, a gunshot is heard before the car Rieken is driving crashes. Four people are seen running and get into a car that leaves the scene; Rieken was pronounced dead of a single gunshot wound.

“He mattered,” his mother told Judge Carla Archie through tears. “His life mattered. He was just 18.”

The three men charged in his murder were teenagers at the time, prosecutors said Sanjie Johnson, then 18, pulled the trigger; he pled guilty to 2nd-degree murder and was sentenced to a minimum of 13 years.

Sanjie Johnson Photo Courtesy MCSO 

Jeremiah Childers, then 17, helped set up the deal, prosecutors said. He also pled guilty to 2nd-degree murder and got a minimum of about 10.5 years.

Jeremiah Childers Photo Courtesy MCSO 

Prosecutors said Maximillian Ruggiero, 18, both helped set up the deal and drove the getaway car.

Maximillian Ruggiero Photo Courtesy MCSO

“I am going to urge you that for the rest of your days on this planet you find a way to honor the life that you helped take,” Judge Archie told Ruggiero. “Because you knew him.”

Maximillian Ruggiero pled guilty to a lesser charge, and a shorter minimum sentence: 5.5 years.

“I have very little anger for these boys, and that’s what they are: boys in men’s bodies,” Zackary’s father said in court. “The sentence we’re talking about here, 5 years? It’s not justice. It’s mercy."

(CP Note: Ruggiero and the others will get credit for the 16 months they have already spent in jail. Meaning Ruggiero will be back on the streets in a little more than 3 years.)

Childer’s mother was also in court and spoke publicly to the judge, expressing her sorrow to Zackary’s family.

“A lot of lives have been lost today,” she said.

But she said she had unanswered questions about her son’s sentence compared to Ruggiero’s -- as well as why only three people, of the four people seen on camera getting into the getaway car, were ultimately charged in the case.

“My son does take accountability and is responsible for being there,” she said. “But I just think it is sad that Zackary had to lose his life due to all this, and that everybody that was involved is not being charged.”

(CP Note: The thug who wasn't charged is the one who cooperated with CMPD and ID'd the others. His name has been redacted from the court records. His statement to police was he didn't know the others were going to rob Rieken. He is the cooperating witness)

Zackary was killed just four months after he graduated high school, his mother said. She described him as full of life, loving music and laughter.

“The truth is I don’t know how to do life without my son. Even the simplest question, ‘How many children do you have?’ now takes the wind out of me.”

Cedar's Take: Childer's mother is an idiot. They each should have been given life sentences. Even a second degree murder charge carries a penalty of 40 years. Her POS Spawn will be out in 9 years. She should be on her knees thanking a liberal judge and a spineless DA who allowed him to pled to just two charges. 

Every one of these POS will be back on the streets before Rieken would have turned 30 and celebrated is second child's 1st Easter. All Carla Archie's sentence does is tell thugs in Charlotte you can kill someone and "if you get caught" your time is easy. 

CMPD Charging Affidavit:

1.) On Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2352 hours, South Division officers responded to 12803 James Blakeney Avenue for an Accident with Personal Injury,

in which vehicle crashed into tree. Officers arrived on. scene, and Medic was on scene treating the victim. Medic found that the victim was suffering from gunshot wound

to his left shoulder. The victim, Zackary Evan Rieken (Zackary) (w/M 04/07/2006), was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic 64, Medic Tyler Mitchell, at 0005 hours.

2.) Detectives are conducting Murder investigation in violation of N.C.G.S. 417 under CMPD Report 20241025-2352-05.

3.) Detectives spoke with witness, who provided video surveillance from nearby residence. The video footage shows the victim' vehicle, white Jeep Wrangler with NC License Plate TKI5474, parked along James Blakeney Avenue. 

Five suspects are seen in the video footage. Three of the five suspects approach the victim's driver's side window. One of the suspects that approaches the victim' vehicles white male wearing red hoodie, light colored undershirt, and black shorts. Shortly after, suspect in all black clothing and white shoes, fires single gunshot into the victim's vehicle, which is in motion. 

The suspects then run back to a white Mercedes-Benz SUV, which has sunroof and silver roof rack; and flee the scene.

4.) Detectives identified juvenile J.C. (J.C.) (17) and charged him with First Degree Murder and Discharging Barreled Weapon or Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling or Occupied Conveyance in Operation. The suspect was in possession of blue iPhone at the time of his arrest. 

The phone was submitted, and forensic analysis was obtained on the phone. Detectives reviewed the phone analysis and found text messages leading up to, and just prior to the murder, between J.C. and the victim, arranging drug transaction. Detectives found text message from J.C. to another subject stating he was "Waitin to rob the Plug", shortly before the murder.

5.) Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as white, 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350, with NC license plate

LCB1898, and VIN: 4JGDA5JB8DA258385. On 10/29/2024, detectives found the vehicle parked in front of 10012 Juniper Trace Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277. 

Detectives spoke with cooperating witness, who was present during the time of the offense. The witness stated that he knew the victim to sell marijuana, and he provided JC with the victim's information, because JC wanted to purchase marijuana from the victim. The witness stated that was in communication with the victim leading up to the murder. 

The witness stated that another male who he knew by the name of "Jay Banz", and another witness approached the victim's vehicle at the time of the murder. The witness stated that "Jay Banz" was in possession of firearm at the time.

6.) Detectives obtained surveillance video of witness, co-defendant, and "Jay Banz", and the suspect vehicle, just prior to the murder taking pictures in front of the suspect vehicle with firearm. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, detectives spoke with witness, who was present during the time of the offense. 

The witness identified "Jay Banz" as the one who shot the victim.

7.) Detectives identified Sanjie Johnson (B/M, 04/08/2006) as "Jay Banz".

8.) Based on the facts obtained during the investigation, there is probable cause that First Degree Murder and Discharging Barreled Weapon or Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling or Occupied Conveyance in Operation occurred and Sanjie Johnson (B/M, 04/08/2006) committed these offenses.

Sanjie Johnson

1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER

Superior Guilty - Judge

2. DIS WEAP OCC DWELL/MOVING VEH

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

3. ATT ROBBERY-DANGEROUS WEAPON

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

4. CONSP ROBBERY DANGRS WEAPON

Superior Guilty - Judge

Jeremiah Childers

1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER

Superior Guilty - Judge

2. CONSP ROBBERY DANGRS WEAPON

Superior Guilty - Judge

Maximillian Ruggiero

1. FIRST DEGREE MURDER

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

2. ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

3. CONSP ROBBERY DANGRS WEAPON

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

4. DIS WEAP OCC DWELL/MOVING VEH

VD-Superior Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - Per Plea Agreement

5. ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO 2ND DEGREE MURDER (B2)

Superior Guilty - Judge

How Charlotte Murder Vics Get "Un" Murdered

In Charlotte an odd thing happens on a regular basis. People are murdered and then, they get unmurdered. 

Charlotte homicides are like trains they come and go.

A year ago Alexis Reneee Legrande was murdered. But then by the end of the month her murder didn't count.

From the local media:

 A woman died Saturday after she was found shot in northwest Charlotte.

Alexis Renee Legrande, age 29

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said officers responded to Old Mount Holly Road near Aqua Chem Drive around 11 a.m. to help Medic with a call. The woman was dealing with a medical issue and was taken to a hospital. However, it was discovered when she arrived for treatment she had a gunshot wound to her chest.

The woman later died. Late in the evening Saturday, family members and loved ones identified her as Alexis Renee Legrande.

Legrande's mother told WCNC Charlotte that she is praying for justice for her daughter. She remembers Legrande as someone who always made people laugh, and had a beautiful smile, she said. 

Court records show Kenneth Darnell Reid was arrested on Saturday in connection to Legrande's death. He was appointed a public defender during his first court appearance on Monday. 

Kenneth Darnell Reid age 50 Photo Courtesy MCSO

An affidavit obtained on Monday reveals more about what may have happened that day. Reid told CMPD officers that a gun went off "once or twice," hitting Legrande during a "tussle" over the gun. 

Reid said he then dropped the gun, asked his girlfriend to hold it, and said he choked Legrande after she had been shot, according to the court document.

Detectives found evidence at the scene that suggested multiple rounds were fired, police said in the affidavit.

The woman described as Reid's girlfriend, Blake Edwards, was also in court on Monday after being arrested on accessory charges. She was given a $40,000 bond.

Edwards helped Reid by "witnessing the murder, and then assisted in cleaning the scene and took the firearm to an unknown location," a separate affidavit states. 

Reid had cleaned up the scene and put his bloody clothing in the washing machine after Medic left with Legrande that night, he told police. 

Reid will remain in custody as the case continues. He is expected to be back in court on March 21. 

Additionally Reid's girlfriend Blake Edwards was charged as an accessory after the fact.

Blake Edwards Photo Courtesy MCSO

CMPD Affidavit:

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 1113 hours, Freedom Division officers responded to 6116 Old Mount Holly Road in reference to an assist medic call for service. 

The victim, Alexis Legrande, was transported to Atrium in cardiac arrest. Alexis was pronounced deceased at 1212 hours by Dr. Rall Hospital Staff notified officers that they located possible GSW to the victim's torso

Homicide Detectives were requested to respond to the scene and the hospital.

Detectives processed the victim at the hospital and observed an apparent close contact GSW to the victim's left torso just under her breast.

Detectives conducted voluntary interview with Kenneth Reid at the LEC. Mr. Reid lives at the residence and was present when first responders arrived on scene to transport the victim

He stated the victim was acting out, acting erratic, and swinging pole at him. He stated he went to get a gun to stop her from acting out. According to Mr. Reid the victim dropped the pole and proceeded to physically tussle with him over the firearm. 

Mr. Reid stated that the gun went off one or two times and he and the victim fell to the ground. He dropped the firearm on the floor and told his girlfriend, Blake, to pick up the gun. 

He then "choked" the victim out until she stopped fighting.

Detectives found evidence at the scene to suggest that multiple rounds were fired. Mr. Reid continued and said they after medic left with the victim, he cleaned up the initial scene and placed his bloody clothing in washer machine.

Reid was initially charged with Attempted Murder, and Felon in possession a gun. The First Degree Murder Charge was added after his booking on the attempted murder charge.

But on March 26 Mecklenburg County ADA Jennifer Mills dismissed the First Degree Murder charge, saying "There is insufficient evidence to warrant prosecution for the following reasons:

Detectives had probable cause to believe Defendant committed murder at the time they sought and obtained an arrest warrant against him for murder. Thereafter, detectives obtained additional information as result of continued investigation. Given this additional information, probable cause no longer exists for murder and the State is dismissing the murder charge based on that additional information. 

The Defendant remains charged with attempted murder and possession of firearm by convicted felon at this time. As the case remains pending, the State cannot comment further at this time.

Reid was held without bond until May 2, 2025, when he was granted bond based to the dismissed murder charge. His bond was set at $120,000 secured.

On March 26, 2026 there will a "Scheduling Conference" set for 2:01 PM in 

Courtroom 5310 on the outstanding Attempted Murder Charge and Felon with a gun charge.

Since then the murder of Alexis Legrande has been removed from CMPD's 2025 crime report. 

Of the 27 homicides reported during the first quarter of 2025, seven of those have been removed from the official count. 

The reasons for changing a murder, to a death vary from suicide to justified, but when a murder does actually take place, in this case she clearly didn't shoot herself, then why remove the incident. Why back the number up just because the odds of getting a conviction are not a slam dunk?

And can you be guilty of Attempted Murder but not murder even if the person you attempted to murder died?

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?